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  • Aug 14, 2013, 11:04 AM
    keeks143
    Biting my nails constantly!
    I keep biting my nails. I know it's a disgusting habit but the thing is now it is a habit I can't seem to stop.
    Any tips to help stop or stop?
  • Aug 14, 2013, 11:14 AM
    Wondergirl
    Mindfully substitute biting for something positive -- writing or typing or baking cookies or drawing or whatever works for you. There are nasty-tasting liquids you can apply (like moms do for little kids who suck their thumb). You can get your nails done (or do them yourself) regularly -- first with fake glue-ons and then, as your own nails grow, add flowers or some design on the nails when they are polished. My husband was a nail biter for years, but now keeps them neatly filed and trimmed so there are no edges sticking up that he feels he needs to chew on.

    It's a very conscious thing to do, to be always aware of not putting those fingers up to your mouth and biting the nails.
  • Aug 14, 2013, 12:46 PM
    keeks143
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Mindfully substitute biting for something positive -- writing or typing or baking cookies or drawing or whatever works for you. There are nasty-tasting liquids you can apply (like moms do for little kids who suck their thumb). You can get your nails done (or do them yourself) regularly -- first with fake glue-ons and then, as your own nails grow, add flowers or some design on the nails when they are polished. My husband was a nail biter for years, but now keeps them neatly filed and trimmed so there are no edges sticking up that he feels he needs to chew on.

    It's a very conscious thing to do, to be always aware of not putting those fingers up to your mouth and biting the nails.

    Thanks! Very helpful. I can't give you reputation because I've given it to you too many times! (good thing)
  • Aug 14, 2013, 12:53 PM
    Wondergirl
    I want you to think of me every time you start to chew on and bite your nails, Okay?

    What will I be whispering in your ear?
  • Aug 14, 2013, 01:24 PM
    keeks143
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    I want you to think of me every time you start to chew on and bite your nails, Okay?

    What will I be whispering in your ear?

    hahahaha I will! You'll be whispering: 'wondergil say don't chew x3'
  • Aug 14, 2013, 01:26 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by keeks143 View Post
    hahahaha i will! you'll be whispering: 'wondergil say don't chew x3'

    Let me whisper for a week and then report back. I want to know how you are doing and if your nails are growing!
  • Aug 14, 2013, 01:46 PM
    keeks143
    I sure will. Thanks!

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