Wear bricks on your hands. /s Or often, I was taught to try and “swing” some notes, play as if the piece had legato markings, or play as if the piece had staccato markings to change things up.

I’m speaking as someone who has lived with Trich and Dermotillamania all but seven years of my life. If you think probably have a compulsive disorder, you will probably need help (therapy help) stopping. Your fears about anxieties may be unfounded; it could be a habitualized tick by now and not related to anxiety at…