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Stop Chronic Nail Biting Now
Nail biting is one of the habits that we often develop as a child and
then hang on to as we get older. If all that's left of your fingernails are chewed down
stubs then there's a good chance that you are suffering from chronic nail biting. So what
can you do to overcome your habit of biting your nails at the first sign of growth?

Use nasty tasting gunge

There are all sorts of paint-on remedies available at your local chemist and - if that's too
embarrassing - by shopping online. The idea is that you are disciplined enough to
carefully apply them at the start of each day. Then, when you come to feast on your
fingernails, you are supposed to be so upset by the taste of your nails that you stop biting
them. Some people find that this works but most compulsive nail biters will conveniently
forget to apply the remedy or will wash their hands often enough that the effect wears off.

Train yourself to stop

This can work if you are completely organized. Every time you catch your fingers aiming
for your teeth, consciously stop yourself. If they sneak past your first - conscious - line of
defence then stop chewing as soon as you realize that your nails are about to die an ugly
death. Don't get upset with yourself when you miss the occasional attempt to bite your
nails - this habit has been with you long enough for it to be a less than conscious act - just
resolve to catch the urge more often.

Distract yourself

If need be, keep a journal for a while so that you can begin to spot those moment when
you instinctively start to bite your nails. Chances are, there will be a handful of occasions
that trigger you to start devouring your fingernails. Once you've identified those triggers,
work on a plan to stop yourself from getting into those situations as often. Or, if that's not
likely, work on something else that you can do to distract yourself so that your first,
second and third instincts aren't all "must bite nails now"!

Occupy your hands

Obviously this has to be something else that you can do with your hands in public at a
moment's notice. So juggling swords or something similar is probably not a good
alternative. Think of a number of things you can do to occupy your hands that won't
involve them being anywhere near your teeth so that the impulse to bite your fingernails
raw happens less often.

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