It is a very bad habit, I know, and I've tried everything I can to stop but It is much harder than you would think. It's very upsetting for my mum and dad when they see the state that my fingers are in. No nails. And all the skin around them is red and sore and bitten. I usually chew my nails when I'm bored or just have nothing to do, or just want to do something while I listen to someone talk. I have not come across anyone yet who has the same habit as myself. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide some ways of stopping the terrible habit. Thanks :)
2006-08-10 19:56:39 · 16 answers · asked by Bee-aR-whY-Ohh-eN-whY 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
It's called willpower. Get some.
2006-08-10 20:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bad-tasting stuff that others have suggested is good. I think it has hot pepper in it. Although I didn't chew mine until they bled, I had a habit of chewing my nails rather than using a nail file. I think I started because my piano teacher was angry if my nails were longer than the tips of my finger. After 12 years of studying piano, I played well and had ugly nails. What cured me was a gorgeous diamond ring. I wanted my hands to be as beautiful as the ring. Maybe if your parents are concerned they would buy you a pretty ring, suitable for your age. Your birthstone? Or go for a cubic zirconia set in 14 ct. gold. Unless you are way too young for a "diamond." Being proud of your ring might help to remind you not to chew the nails.
2006-08-11 03:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell something that you can put on your fingers and nails to prevent this. It is something bitter. But if you really can't stop yu will just end up washing it off to allow you to chew. Try putting your fingertips in bleach cause that stuff won't wash off for like a whole day and it smells nasty. Won't hurt ya either.
2006-08-11 03:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover your fingernails and fingertips with some gross stuff that you can't bear to taste or even smell xD if that's too much then at least use stuff like plasters to cover your finger tips. they don't taste good i tell ya ;) or perhaps discuss with your parents or friends for a system that for every single day they don't see you biting your nails/fingers, you get one point...then when you reach a certain number of points they will buy you something you really want. motivation works in this case xD
good luck :D
2006-08-11 03:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg someone like me!!! i have the same problem. i could never stop biting my nail, and when i have no more, i would attack the skin around it. it's kinda sad when you don't have enough self discipline to stop yourself from doing that to yourself... tho you and i are not the only ones, so don't feel like your alone.
what stopped me... well nothing, i just don't have the argued to bit anymore. it just went away on it's own... but if you can't take it anymore i suggest you polish your nails, you wont want to taste that would you?...
2006-08-11 03:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by RockergurlSoS! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Woah, i had this same problem, and after going into the water for 1/2 an hour it would look ten times worse. I can't really remember how i got over it but if you catch yourself at it start doing something else straight away and try and keep it the same thing ... it's all in the mind.
2006-08-11 03:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by craig_ponce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
splurge and get fake nails cause you cant really bite them and they look so pretty you wont want to and i had at same problam cause the skin around the nails was dry and it annoyed me so i chewed it and after getting fake nails i stopped entirely.. hope this helps
2006-08-11 03:10:46 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a chewin' gum when u really ready to bite your finger.
You know finger is full of germs and dieases and no guys like gals or gals like guy who'd like to bite finger!
com'on, u grow up and chew a chewin' gum if u gotta do this!
Also, it helps u to find a lover ! Believe it!
2006-08-11 03:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by Cery S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wel.. in the past.. i used to bite my toenail too.... i think since urs is so serious.. i advice u to seek medical consultation... or like u say.. if u are bored find a hobby or get involved in a club.... but i think u are very used to this habit.. so i think it is time to seek medical help.. i curb mine when i see other ladies have beautiful and nice nalis.. so i stop it totally.. and forced myself to concentrate on other matters. hope this help.. good luck!
2006-08-11 03:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by veramira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem too.. until now.. fortunately, i can tell myself to stop. i always paint my nails with pastel colored nail polish. i get guilty whenever i ruin my polish. i made a contract with my friends too. i told them that the first one to grow their nails will win the pot money..that made me desperate since i wanted 500 pesos.. ahaha.. ;] hope it could help..ü xiao..
2006-08-11 04:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by hualabakanube 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a polish designed for stopping to biting nails and you can use a polish on the nail to stop biting but believe it tases horrible
2006-08-11 03:01:32 · answer #11 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋