philh comments on How habits work and how you may control them - Less Wrong

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Comment author: philh 13 October 2013 05:00:29PM 6 points [-]

I've been thinking about self-administering mild electric shocks or something of the like when I pursue an unwanted behaviour, but lack an appropriate device. Any suggestions, anyone?

I've heard of someone having success wearing an elastic band around his wrist and snapping it as punishment.

Comment author: hyporational 13 October 2013 05:35:10PM *  1 point [-]

This sounds doable and less crazy and expensive than an electric shock device. I think the sensation caused is pretty similar to an electric shock, too.