I constantly rub my finger nails all the time. Is there a scientific name for this? And is there any information on this?
Also I have a friend who brushes her teeth so much she is brushing her gums away. Is there a scientific name for this? And is there any information on this?
2007-02-20 14:39:15 · 4 answers · asked by moon_fariey 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Any habit that keeps being repeated when you are not paying attention can be a mild form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
When OCD is mild it does not cause any disorders in your life, it should be treated only if it is preventing a person from functioning normally in society.
If rubbing your finger nails is all there is to it, there is nothing to worry about.
2007-02-20 14:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Roberto B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yours might just be a nervous habit.
hers sounds like obsesseive compulsive disorder and she should seek counseling for it before she has no more teeth.
2007-02-20 22:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jennisonfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nervous... try smoking, that should fix it
2007-02-20 22:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by Barry The Bomber 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OCD?
2007-02-20 22:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋