2007-01-22 03:42:23 · 11 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
BECAUSE you are addicted to it.
go to your local chemist and get something to put on your nails so that when they go in your mouth you will feel bad.
2007-01-22 03:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was about 14, I pulled a hangnail from my thumb. Within 2 days, my thumb was swelled like a balloon with a constant pounding pain My mother tried her home remedies on it, but nothing worked. When she saw a red streak going up my arm, we went to the doctor immediately. It was seriously infected which required me having minor surgery on my thumb to clean and scrape the bone. Just want you to know the consequences, so please carry a nail clipper with you. It can turn into a serious issue as I experienced.
2007-01-23 07:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by planetary janet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mostly its because you are panicing or worrying about something or being idol although i could say seroius thinking sometimes could make you do it still.
Its just one of those habits that get onto you and cannot resist doing it. eg plucking hair..cousine does it when stressed, sucking thumb...nephew's favourite. etc
Best way to avoid that is buy some cream called no bite put it on your fingers such that bitting them doesn't taste good there fore you won't do it. Otherwise its not good and leaves your fingers not looking great. Also think about hygiene reasons....how many places your fingers do touch everyday.
Good Luck
2007-01-22 03:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by JAM - Emotions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that awful problem when i was younger.
I'd do it without even realizing it sometimes it was such a habit. And i'd gnaw on them until they were bleeding and hurting and i'd sometimes have to wrap a bandaid around them just because they looked so bad.
I think for me it was just a habit. I saw my dad doing it alot and I think mayve itjust rubbed off on me. I did do it when i was stressed or sometimes even just bored.
Finally got that polish called No-Bite that puts a bitter taste on them. Its clear and isnt shiny so no one knows its there.
But, if you eat finger food with it on, like fries or anything that gets your fingers close to your mouth, UGH.
Broke my habit tho!
2007-01-22 03:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by independent101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had that for years and then finally one day i quit. i am not sure its mind over matter but i know if you are in the tropics and do that well it can be infected. its horrilbe in the south sometimes it will infect not so much in the north but that could teach you to quit.
2007-01-25 16:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three methods. 1. cut off your finger tips 2. My wife used to do this so what I did was grew my nails had them manicured until i learned how to manicure them myself, shoved my beautifully groomed nails in her face every day, with words like bet you would like nails like these(not physically you understand, I love this woman) then manicured one of her nails, she loved the look so much ,she wanted all of them done, now we both have lovely nails. 3. Dip your fingers in cow poo every hour
2007-01-22 03:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by sanders of the river 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like peeling of the scabs from one's knees. it feels great.. you should carry arpound nail clippers. those baby ones that can fit onto a keyring. that way everytime you need to bit off your nails you can reach for your nail clippers. Hope this helps...
2007-01-22 03:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by singing_saagar 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Coat it with a bitter lotion. The taste will put you off and cure you of your habit.
2007-01-22 03:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by Traveller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, how about a easier question, one that has a answer.
2007-01-22 03:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i keep scratching my head even if it hurts me after...
2007-01-23 06:25:15 · answer #10 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋