What is a good way to stop biting ones nails? I've tried and tried, but I always fail and seem to mindlessly start to bite them again. Whenever I'm bored or nervous is when I always seem to do it.
2006-11-28 14:59:08 · 13 answers · asked by Tracy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i had that same problem once before
like when you are about to take a test or don't have anything to do you will consistently bite you nails. if you ware polish try polishing them if not just find something to keep you distracted like talking on the phone or do something constructive with your time and try as hard as you con yo keep you mind off of you nails
if you have any ore problems don't hesitate to e-mail me at alonnie_white@yahoo.com
2006-11-28 15:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lady_A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a manicure, or some kind of set for home would be better.
My GF had a really hard time with that. One day I heard her talking about some set that came with an oil and a mult-purpose file/buffer thingy (I'm a guy, I'm sorry)... anyway, I got it for her just to be thoughtful and it actually helped her stop biting her nails. Instead, her nervous habit has become taking care of them.
She says she quit partly because she liked the way they looked and didn't want to mess them up, and partly because if she kept care of them, they didn't become rough or hang, giving her no reason to think of them when she wasn't caring for them.
Sounds wierd, but worth a shot, and the kit thingy was only a few bucks..
2006-11-28 23:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine was sheer willpower. I bit my nails from childhood and my new years resolution for 2000 was to STOP...so I did. It drove me nuts, but I've had beautiful nails for the last six years. They broke and cracked for the first few months, but taking a prenatal helped with that. I also put clear nail polish on them....if I needed to pick at something, I picked at that instead of my nails. I also painted them colors...they were so pretty, I didn't want to chip it off. Good luck! It's hard, but you'll get through it!
2006-11-28 23:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jen-Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go for a manicure. Choose a nice nail polish colour. And admire your nails.
Next time when you want to bite your nails, think about the money and effort you have put in. I doubt you will bite your nails again.
2006-11-28 23:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by friedeggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this nasty tasting nail polish made just for breaking the nail biting habit, most beauty supply stores carry it. I can't remember the name of it though, sorry.
2006-11-28 23:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Wizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the nail salon and get your nails done.you can't bite those off,well not that I am aware of.good luck
2006-11-28 23:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell clear fingernail polish that tastes nasty. It's specifically designed for nail-biters. Have you tried that?
2006-11-28 23:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sarcasmo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Determanation&Believe&You&Can.Keep&Your&Hands&Busy&Doing&Something&Else!
2006-11-28 23:03:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY GETTING ACRYLIC NAILS PUT ON
THEN YOU CAN'T BITE YOUR REAL ONES
2006-11-28 23:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn some sort of needle craft to keep your hands busy,
2006-11-28 23:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋