Posted by llrrrpp on May 25, 2006, at 11:39:09
In reply to Re: New toothbrush » llrrrpp, posted by curtm on May 25, 2006, at 11:26:26
Okay. I have mastered the choreography. It's very original, I must say. You didn't finish to the finale of the dance, however. after you put the cap down with your right hand, you picky up the toothbrush with your right hand. then proceed to brush. here's a possible alternative:
pick up brush with R hand
pick up tube with L hand
unscrew cap with R hand
apply paste to brush, NOT mouth
stick brush in mouth, hold it there
use R hand to screw top back on
put down tube with L hand,
commence brushing with R hand.Another alternative is to buy toothpaste with a flip cap. then you can use the left thumb to flip it open and closed, not to involve the right hand at all.
I don't want to seem pushy, but you may want to seek professional help on this matter. It seems that you may be stuck in a certain way of thinking about the coordination, and that you're not open to thinking about alternative solutions. Therapy can help you find alternatives taht might work better, and help you figure out why you have gone so far down this path in the first place. what the tube represents, and why you feel the need to lick it. I think there's a lot to talk about.
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