Well, I bite my nails really really bad.... I like bite the cuticle, and skin, and I CANT STOP!!!! I've tried over, over, over, and over!!!! I know it will mess my teeth up, and my nails are always ugly! I want to stop really bad, but I CANT! If you have and idea or solution that will help me, please tell!! Thank you so much!
2007-04-21 02:52:48 · 9 answers · asked by I ♥ SCHOOL! 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Try getting acrylic nails put on. You cannot bite them. You have to have them filled in every 3 weeks or so, but if you leave them on for a couple of months, it will help break the habit. They will look so pretty you won't want to mess them up. I have done this and it worked very well for me.
Good luck! I feel your pain!
2007-04-21 02:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with The first answer. Get Acrylic nails. I used to bite my nails and after having acrylics on I have over come that problem. I had nice looking nails while I was refraining from biting. I keep the nails on for over five months, got them filled every two weeks and actually changed colors and had designs put on them. Putting nasty tasting things on your nails is not really a deterrent as it can be washed off, acrylics definitely stop the biting.
2007-04-21 10:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by CheryllDianne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acrylics are a great idea, as said, but nail polish is good too! Even a bright colour, and it dont taste so good. I find with me, it's done unconsciously, and before I realise it, the damage is done. I made a point of every 2-3 days, at a certain time, I would give myself a mini manicure, seems to have worked. I'm proud to say I have nice nails now, but even last night I was nervous about something, and chewed a nail right off before I even realised! Work in progress I guess.... Good Luck! :)
2007-04-21 10:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by *~Ally~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try spraying bitter apple and/or another unpleasant tasting substance on them.
You may also want to try a behavioral approach of rewards for increasingly lengthy periods of NON-biting. For every 4 hour period of non-biting, add a chip to your reward jar. When you reach 25 chips, GET A PROFESSIONAL MANICURE or provide yourself with another reward. Start out by wearing mittens/gloves if necessary.
Best of luck,
~M~
2007-04-21 09:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dipping your fingers in Things that taste bad several times a day such as : nail polish remover, lemon or lime juice, vinager, you get the picture. This will keep you from putting your fingers to your mouth because your fingers will taste horrible! Hope this helps!
2007-04-21 09:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEAR GLOVES . APPLY CHILI POWDER . TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO HOLD YOUR HAND AND HIT YOUR MOUTH EACH TIME YOU TRY TO BITE YOUR NAILS OR HAVE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TAKE FIVE DOLLARS FROM YOU AND GIVE IT TO CHARITY EACH TIME, YOU BITE YOUR NAILS.
2007-04-21 10:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by 10-T3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is medicine at a local drugstore...its like nailpolish...except it tates horrible!its just for your problem.also try using oven mits around the house.
2007-04-21 10:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a psychological problem, i feel you are need to have a stable mind.
2007-04-21 09:57:58 · answer #8 · answered by manjunath_empeetech 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not alone icant stop myself old habits are hard to are break
2007-04-21 10:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋