Question 1

what does lip biting mean?

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Anxiety: This is usually a habit and often associated with anxiety. Keep a log for about 1 week and record when you are doing this. See if this occurs less when you are doing something you enjoy and are familiar with , thus lessening anxiety. Might want to see a therapist to find ways to cope with the stress and anxiety. Good luck.

Question 2

what exactly is lip biting?

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LIP BITING: It is  mannerism or sign of nervousness biting the lips.

Question 3

methods to stop lip biting habit?

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Cognitive behaviorTx: If lip biting has been occurring over a relatively brief period of time, i would encourage the individual to become more conscious or aware and making a mental note, or instead by keeping a daily journal of all the details; if the behavior continues i would recommend a therapist who practices cbt.

Question 4

what can i do to avoid lip biting?

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Bite check: If it's a habit then you have to break the habit. If it is happening unintentionally then you need to get your occlusion (bite) checked and possibly adjusted.

Question 5

what helps lip biting when nervous?

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Attend / Substitute: You have to notice when you are doing it. Ideally try to notice what the feelings or thoughts are that precede it. Usually to pay attention to something it helps to track it. A log on your cell phone or on a piece of paper. Time, thought, emotion. Then try to substitute something else - when you feel the urge perhaps say the word "relax" to yourself and imagine yourself someplace relaxing.

Question 6

how to stop myself from lip biting?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Have your dentist see you to check your bite.   Maybe your bite may need adjusting so you won't bite your lip.  Is this a habit you have?  Is this something that started happening recently?

Question 7

what can i do to break my lip biting habit?

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See your dentist: Have your dentist see you to check your bite.   Maybe your bite may need adjusting so you won't bite your lip.  Is  this a habit you have?  Is this something that started happening recently?   See a therapist to work on some distraction techniques for the lip biting.

Question 8

what can i do for a serious lip biting problem?

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Why/How?: A nervous habit?  Stop!  or is a tooth out of allignment causing you to accidentally bite your lip?  Maybe orthodontics would help.  
If you already have a lump or bump of scarred, bitten-on tissue, it may get in the way and be traumatized further.  Removing this excess tissue will help. Just be careful the same process doesn't just start all over again.

Question 9

please explain why is my lip biting habit so bad?

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So bad?: That habit is worse than some and better than others. Any habit that destroys health tissue should be avoided. Speak to your physician regarding ways to stop.

Question 10

is lip biting is a form of self injurious behaviour?

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It can be: Lip biting can cause injury to the lower lip and also to the tiny salivary glands which are on the inner of the lower lip.   Try to stop or use distraction methods to minimize this behavior.

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