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Re: biting

Posted By: Moores
Date: Sunday, 18 July 2004, at 2:27 p.m.

In Response To: Re: biting (picky 2 clue)

Ooh, nail biting. I was a fellow nail biter since the age of 4, but I quit about a month ago.

How I managed to stop was by using fake nails. I bought a cheap pack of 48 nails, applied and shortened them (so they don't get get caught on things and rip off-- the first time it happens, it HURTS). If you leave the fake ones long, it'll be a big shock because you're used to such short nails (little tasks can be hard at first-- like using a zipper, typing and picking things up). After about a month of using fake nails I removed them by soaking my fingers in warm soapy water and then *gently* peeling them off. They were a satisfactory length and I've finally managed to control my icky habit.

It's hard but after a while you just train yourself, like picky 2 clue said. The fake nails will help you leave your real nails alone, sort of giving them a head start to grow
If you constantly pick at the fake nails though, they'll break off and it'll be damaging to your nail's health.

Or you could try a nail biting liquid, which you apply just like polish. This didn't work for me, I still chewed away even though it let a god awful taste in my mouth. I couldn't help it
It may work other people, though.
http://www.bodyartexpress.com/nail_biters.asp
http://www.stopbitingnails.com/
Those are links to a couple nail-biting products.

If its because you need something to do with your hands, try using a worry stone. It's a smooth rock with an indent to slide your thumb over and help you relax. (My brother uses it whenever he wants a smoke). Worry stones are small in size and so are easy to carry around in your pocket.
I'm a high school student, and to prevent nipping at my nails during class I doodle to keep my hands occupied, or chew on my pen or pencil. Gnawing on something else though won't reduce your need to chew, so when you are without a pen you will go straight for your nails. Bad!

Hope I've helped a little!
--Moores

Messages In This Thread

biting
Molly -- Friday, 21 May 2004, at 8:29 p.m.

Re: biting
Rae -- Sunday, 23 May 2004, at 5:00 p.m.

Re: biting
picky 2 clue -- Friday, 11 June 2004, at 10:06 p.m.

Re: biting
Moores -- Sunday, 18 July 2004, at 2:27 p.m.

Re: biting
picky 2 clue -- Thursday, 19 August 2004, at 7:47 p.m.

Re: biting
manpolish -- Monday, 6 December 2004, at 2:41 a.m.

me and my nails
kirsty -- Tuesday, 12 April 2005, at 9:20 a.m.

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