[keeks143]

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?

[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.

[keeks143]

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)

[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?

[keeks143]

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'

[Wondergirl]

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!

[keeks143]

I sure will. Thanks!