Any good advice on quitting fingernail biting?

Question

I have been biting my fingernails ever since I can remember. It's more habit now than anything, not a nervous reaction or anything like that. Secondly, my nails seem to be super thin. When they grow to a certain point, they buckle and eventually break before getting a real good chance to grow.

So my questions are, does anyone have any good sure fire advice on quitting? Are there any products that can "thicken" a finernail so they can grow stronger and last much longer? And, how can I overcome the "need" and break this nasty habit?

Thanks all.

Answer 1

Try Sally Hanson products they have a great nail thickener, and to avoid the biting they do have something its like a bitters I just forgot the name of the product but if you ask at a wal mart or sally beauty supply they would know

Answer 2

Nail biting is a reflex habit. You need to break the cycle from nail to mouth. Either wear gloves until the problem goes away or if you can't do that then buy the hottest chillies you can obtain and rub slices of it on your fingernails. You can also buy a special varnish from Chemists which taste awful but the fire of the chillies gives a better whomph

Answer 3

I cannot recall the name of it, but there is a type of fingernail polish that does thicken your fingernails to make them stronger and lost longer, but also contains a bitter agent that you would not enjoy the taste of and help you stop biting your nails.

Had to add it when I found it. Look at link below.

Answer 4

Vaseline Intensive Hand and Nail Care.

Guaranteed to help your nails become stronger and quickly too. I use it as many others I know.

Also start affirming that you 'see' strong healthy nails and choose not to see them as they are at present. Energy grows where focus goes.

Blessings be in light and peace
Harriett Potty ;)

Answer 5

that is merely a habit of your choice. its all in your will if you will stop it or not. if you want....there is what we call in psychology as desensitization process for altering/removing bad behaviors, but you will need a psychologist for this. the process is better for kids since they are not aware of their behaviors. for you, i think you are already an adult, its all your WILL.
also, everytime you feel the urge, try emersing your fingers or (call someone to do it for you) on a liquid you find odd to be tasted or on your own urine so that you will find disgusting to bite your fingers anyway.

Answer 6

i heard keeping them painted helps

Answer 7

JUST REMEMBER YOURE HURTING YOUR TEETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHILE YOU CHOMP AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!