Nail Biting

[Motumz]

Hey guys, not sure if this is in the right section, but oh well haha.. Okay, so I've been biting my nails since I was.. 12? I'm 17 now and it has progressively gotten worse to the point where I can't pick things up.. because my fingers are so sore. Now thankfully, I have good hygiene and my hands and fingers are usually clean, but it is still disgusting and unhealthy for my fingers. It also embarrasses me when me and my girlfriend hold hands and she looks down at my fingers and her face goes from smiling to "". I've found a couple things that help stop my nail biting temporarily (smoking pot, eating, and other relaxing drugs like Xanax), but again it's only temporary. So, I'd like to ask for you guy's help. If you've gone through what I am going through and you've been able to stop, please explain how you got yourself to stop. If not, just list any other ideas or tips you may have to help me out. Thanks. Oh, and to give you an idea of how bad it is, my nail biting habit is no longer a conscious act. I bite them without even realizing it now. For example, I'll be writing and all the sudden notice I'm biting my fingers at the same time. It's bad.. and I hate it..

[JesterKK]

there are those things that make your nails smell or taste horrible.. i can't remember which or what they are called. But you could probably find out. Anyway it will definitely make you more aware each time you put your hand near your mouth.

[freakyDreamer]

I am embarrassed to admitt it, but I bite my nails too. I am 16, and have been biting them for at least 10 years. I automatically bite them too without even realizing it. And I bite them pretty bad too..down all the way, and the tips of my fingers are sore for a bit after I bite them. My mom got this stuff for me: http://www.amazon.com/Mavala-Stop-Na.../dp/B0000YUXI0 And it is sick. Read a few reviews. The average rating is 4.5 out of over 400. If you put on a thick coat, or two coats, it will last for several days at least. And the taste stays in your mouth for a few minutes. It got me to stop for a week. When I actually grew some nails, I could actually pick of stickers and stuff. Plus I take guitar lessons, so I wasn't embarrassed when he saw my nails. But, I got lazy and didn't keep puting the stuff on, and I for the past week I have been biting. So, put this stuff on for a few months and you will stop. Hope this helps! -FreakyDreamer

[Motumz]

I am embarrassed to admitt it, but I bite my nails too. I am 16, and have been biting them for at least 10 years. I automatically bite them too without even realizing it. And I bite them pretty bad too..down all the way, and the tips of my fingers are sore for a bit after I bite them. My mom got this stuff for me: http://www.amazon.com/Mavala-Stop-Na.../dp/B0000YUXI0 And it is sick. Read a few reviews. The average rating is 4.5 out of over 400. If you put on a thick coat, or two coats, it will last for several days at least. And the taste stays in your mouth for a few minutes. It got me to stop for a week. When I actually grew some nails, I could actually pick of stickers and stuff. Plus I take guitar lessons, so I wasn't embarrassed when he saw my nails. But, I got lazy and didn't keep puting the stuff on, and I for the past week I have been biting. So, put this stuff on for a few months and you will stop. Hope this helps! -FreakyDreamer Thanks man! I'll have my mom buy it! And yea.. I also bite the skin of my fingers as well, not just my actual nail. It looks absolutely horrid after I get out of the shower when my fingers get pruny.

[freakyDreamer]

No problem, glad I could help!

[wahaneebelly]

I think that the nail polish is a good idea but There are some preparations which can be bought in a drugstore and can be painted onto the nails. They taste really awful and are supposed to stop nail biting.

[VincentNex]

I'm also trying to stop biting my nails, but I have had trouble with it because I'll do it without thinking.

[nwilliams]

Nail is the bad habit but it causes due to smoking or drinking or taking hypertension tablets. Well nail biting is a sign of stress also. It may cause scars on your skin, sometimes bleeding also. Those who are having less calcium in the body is the sign of nail biting.