[NapoleonDynamite]

Hi,

I'm an obsessive nail-biter. I bite and chew my nails pretty much all the time and I don't even realise I do it most of the time. As a result my nails are pretty horrid looking and actually painful.

What are the best ways to stop biting? are there any possible substitutes to chew when I feel the sub-conscious urge to bite them? Any tips would be appreciated

Thanks

[STFU]

I've heard of people putting some sort of polish on their fingers and nails, that leaves a bad taste when you bite it and so deters you from biting your nails


This was posted from The Student Room's app in my head

[HollyB_C]

You can buy this nail polish type thing that tastes vile as to deter you from biting them It's definitely available in Boots but I do not doubt that you' be able to get it cheaper elsewhere

[The Patriot]

(Original post by STFU)
I've heard of people putting some sort of polish on their fingers and nails, that leaves a bad taste when you bite it and so deters you from biting your nails


This was posted from The Student Room's app in my head

(Original post by HollyB_C)
You can buy this nail polish type thing that tastes vile as to deter you from biting them It's definitely available in Boots but I do not doubt that you' be able to get it cheaper elsewhere

This worked for my sister. But if you are as dedicated as me, I learned to get used to the taste and bite through. Given up trying to quit now lol.

[Strawberrycayk]

My sister does this, I smack her hand away every time in hopes of conditioning her against it o.O

[NapoleonDynamite]

Thanks guys that's a good idea. I'll have to get some

[steveproxy]

I've been a nail biter all my life, off and on. I know I do it when I'm nervous. I guess I sometimes do it out of boredom but anxiety and stress are my biggest reasons for doing it. Thanks for the great information!

[DontWantYourBloodMoney]

Old habits die hard. It'd literally take someone punching me in the face every time I went to bite my nails to stop me. I'd still probably have bitten nails in that scenario, but with a sore face.

[l.west191]

(Original post by The Patriot)
This worked for my sister. But if you are as dedicated as me, I learned to get used to the taste and bite through. Given up trying to quit now lol.

:O There is another one. I thought I was the only person who could now deal with the taste of this stuff.

I have an elastic band around my wrist all the time and I "ping" my wrist each time I catch myself biting my nails. I don't know if it's working yet.

[Hood_Man]

Cut them short and file them till they're smooth. For me its a nervous tick, but it's also a crazy pursuit of perfection. "Oh, this bit feels slightly rough when I rub my finger against it" *nibble*

Be sure to cut them short on the sides if your nails are as malformed as mine. Whenever I notice "excess nail" it's just more temptation.

That's what worked for me.

[NapoleonDynamite]

Ty folks