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Nail Biting

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Lotsofpain
Lotsofpain

Does anyone had success in stopping biting nails if so how, I have tried the bitter tasting liquid and plasters but mostly I don't realise I am doing it. Radical innovative ideas ?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee Lotsofpain

    Posted

    Try wearing cotton gloves as much as possible.

    Try hypnotherapy.

    When you feel those fingers going near your mouth start tapping your nose.

    Not sure if you are male or female but if you are female get a professional manicure with gel nails.

    • Lotsofpain
      Lotsofpain Marina_Dee

      Posted

      The prob is mostly I am unaware I am doing it. I wondered whether it would help if I had short periods where I simply could not reach my mouth with say 1 hand and then later the other

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    • ptolemy
      ptolemy Lotsofpain

      Posted

      Wearing gloves would stop you biting your nails with both hands!

  • moon53540
    moon53540 Lotsofpain

    Posted

    Try biting on a pen lid! You are not going to give an anxious habit up right away, so start another! Chewing on the end of a pen,pencil pen lid or eraser may not be ideal, but it is certainly preferable to biting your nails

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