I bite the skin thats at the sides of my fingernails. On both side of the nail from the base to the tip. I sometimes bite and dig at them til they're raw! I can't help myself. It's like a dirty habit. An addiction! Anyone have any advice on how to stop from doing this?
2006-07-20 16:56:53 · 18 answers · asked by Bodes 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
I DO NOT BITE MY NAILS!!
I bite the skin beside the nail. I'm getting answers like "get nail clippers" "put clear nail polish on" and stuff like that.
I don't bite the nail!!! haha
2006-07-20 17:20:31 · update #1
Go to the grocery store and buy some "alum", located in the spice section. Alum is used to make pickles. It is extremely bitter. Make a little solution of alum and water then brush it on the skin around your nails. The next time you bite you'll get this nasty taste. Soon you will associate biting with this bad taste and stop.
Good Luck!
2006-07-20 16:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So much for all the goofy answers. I'm wondering if your hands are dry making the skin around the nail sore. Use a unscented lotion and keep them softer. I'm not talking like velvet. There is one product called Corn Huskers that is for men.
2006-07-20 17:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would buy a pair of fingernail clippers, and secondly i'd quit biting my nails
2006-07-20 17:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by NarutoUzumaki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing! Put pine sap or something that doesn't taste good around that area. It will help! I don't have a problem like you, but sometimes it just feels so good to bite there! lol you know?
2006-07-20 16:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the horrible tasting nail polish? It's clear so you won't have to worry about lookin' funny. It tastes absolutely God awful. If that doesn't work, just keep your hands busy...I do the same thing...drives me nuts and hurts like hell lol.
2006-07-20 16:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by stowchick01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have worm inside your stomach or under your finger nail ?
Think about this. One day someone very special to you is going give you a diamond Rolex, but your ugly hand changed his/her mind. Whose going to cry then. I know you can buy your own.
2006-07-20 17:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it too. Actually I mostly pick at it then kinda rub the raw skin against my lips.
It's a nervous thing.
I don't know how you can stop...maybe try Paxil or some other med for OCD.
2006-07-20 16:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a manicures on a weekly basis. also you can try cutticle oil, apply it to your nails and cuticles twice a day and push the skin back with an orange stick.
2006-07-20 17:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by agnes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some hot sauce on your fingertips. Or chew gum. Keep busy so you dont nailbite. Nailbiting is something you do when youre bored or nervous.
2006-07-20 16:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by NinaWina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chew gum instead and put some of that disgusting tasting stuff on your fingers that you can get from the pharmacy
2006-07-20 16:59:45 · answer #10 · answered by Wendy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋