Every single time I feel like I've done something stupid [Not often, but it happens], I give my forehead a quick and relatively hard tap with my fist. Just enough to let me know I goofed.
Have you ever felt the urge to hit yourself? Or actually hit yourself?
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Yes. Less often now than I used to. Nowadays, I just shake my head and maybe give myself a light tap to remind myself to focus. I'd always been pretty hard on myself growing up. I recall worrying some of my friends back when I started doing it on impulse as a form of self-criticism.
Thinking back on it from when I used to do it all the time, I think I would describe it less as a form of self-flagellation, and more as something one does when he's upset or frustrated and wants to hit something, but does not want to cause any destruction or hurt anyone. Smashing pots or punching walls can have far worse immediate consequences than taking it out on your own body. Of course, too much of the latter is a very bad idea. I'm pleased to report that my brain is still fully functional.