Can anyone offer some good suggestions or ideas on how to stop biting fingernails. I am 43 and I have been doing it since I was in the third grade. It looks horrible and I don't like doing it. I feel that I do it for some sort of comfort, like some people eat for comfort. Any suggestions as to why I do this and how to stop would be greatly appreciated. Serious answers please!
2006-08-22 02:48:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I use to have the same problem. Here's some helpful advice from a now ex-nail bitter... Keep your fingernail trimmed short, and always carry fingernail clippers [or the like] with you [I carry a pair on my key ring, a key ring that separates, so I can trim any problems if I'm driving, which is where I frequently use to have such problems]. Once you break the habit of bitting them, you can then let them grow out, if you desire long nails, but always keep the clippers handy, just in case. Also, nail bitters tend to tear their nails into the quick, which then makes them hurt. If this happens, put a drop of super glue on the exposed flesh; it'll stop the pain, lasts for quite a while, and is safe to use [was originally created to replace stitches, but didn't work well enough for that purpose]. Hope the advice helps.
2006-08-22 03:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by eric l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just had fake nails put on to try and stop biting....again. I swear I was biting my nails in the womb. I do well for a while, but when I am hit with a really stressful situation, it's back to the biting. I hate it! Good luck!
2006-08-22 02:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This answer will definitely get you to quit!!! Think of everything that you touch throughout the day and how often you wash your hands. Every time you put your nails/fingers in your mouth you are putting more germs, bacteria, and who knows what else into your mouth/body. If that doesn't completely gross you out, make you quit....then its hopeless
2006-08-22 03:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by kellygirl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can buy some nail varnish type stuff u put on your nails that tastes disgusting when u go to bite them. willpower is also needed. i used to bite my nails alot and used that stuff to stop. good luck like all habbits its hard to break..but if u are determined theres no reason it wont work
2006-08-22 02:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by alrightyyy_then 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i stopped biting my nails when i began wearing braces bcoz they would break...but since that is not practical,try applying cream or somethin on ur hands so that everytims u begin to bite...u get to tast the cream instead & u slowly stop-sometmes its shear will power that can help u.....hope u succeed!!!!
2006-08-22 02:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this problem before too..then i realised that i had done it because i was anxious.. so i took some chewing gum and put it in my mouth so i would stop bitting my nails.. after doing that for a week or so.. i left that habit^^ so good luck
2006-08-22 02:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by flyin_wif9978 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting on nail polish. It works for me. But when the nail polish wears off, bitting again. So, I have to do my nails very diligently.
2006-08-22 02:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Timeless - watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make a nail polish that has a bad taste when bitten to remind you to stop. you should try that. you could also wear gloves or something. remember that you WANT to stop, that it is a bad habit, and also doesnt look good
2006-08-22 02:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by Harper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thier are many ways to stop thier are also forums about it
2006-08-22 03:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its better always doing some work with ur hands upto u forget .okvaaaaaaaaaaaaa
2006-08-22 03:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋