Question 1

i have a huge nail biting habit. i've tried to quit multiple times. is there anything that can help me succeed?

Accepted Answer

Nail polish: At the pharmacy, there is a clear nail polish (called bite it. In us about $5) that tastes horrible so when it's on your nails, you will taste it and it will break you of this bad habit.  Good luck.

Question 2

can i use white iodine to quit biting my nails?

Accepted Answer

Why: White iodine has been used to strengthen brittle nails, not to prevent biting nails. Beware, some people are allergic to iodine.

Question 3

i have quit biting my nails, after 10+ yrs. but i need more incentive to want to continue. why shouldn't i bite my nails? i just feel urge & comfort

Accepted Answer

Because: It's not healthy for your teeth as well as your nails and nail beds to do that as this damages your teeth and might give you potential TMJ problems as well as hurting your nails and weakening them.

Question 4

how can i break the habit of nail-biting?

Accepted Answer

Notice it: Often if you can notice that it is happening, you can stop these kinds of habits.  However, some will paint their nails with jalapeno juice or some other vile taste to help remind you not to.  The other thing you try is to carry nail clippers or files with you, as often it is the desire to clear a hangnail that starts it.

Question 5

does nail biting habit indicate some sort of a mental problem?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Sometimes people get into the habit of nail biting and it becomes hard to break. Some people bite their nails to shorten them. Some people are stress nail biters & some bite compulsively to the point of self-harm.

Question 6

how can i overcome nail biting?

Accepted Answer

Relax: Nobody has any definitive answer to cause or cure of this. It may be a type of compulsive behavior so possibly OCD therapies can be considered. Some people put bad-tasting agents or thick lacquer on their nails. Clip your nails very short. Do not waste much emotional energy on this. Lots of people bite their finger nails and even toenails. They stop when they lose their teeth or without knowing.

Question 7

how can i stop my nail biting habit?

Accepted Answer

Nail biting: Nail biting is usually a nervous habit that can be hard to stop.  Some methods that have worked include application of otc nail lacquers that contain foul tasting or hot substances that make biting distasteful.  Also occasional oral meds such as a ssri or other anti-anxiety meds may work.

Question 8

what are some ways to stop nail biting in teens?

Accepted Answer

Notice it: Often if you can notice that it is happening, you can stop these kinds of habits.  However, some will paint their nails with jalapeno juice or some other vile taste to help remind you not to.  The other thing you try is to carry nail clippers or files with you, as often it is the desire to clear a hangnail that starts it.

Question 9

what do i do to get people to leave me alone about my nail biting?

Accepted Answer

By stop biting them: And hence shut them up. Its not a good habit and potentially you can cause yourself a bad infection in the fingers with germs from your mouth.

Question 10

what to do if my nail biting is a serious problem, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get help: If your nail biting is such a problem that you're always biting your nails or frequently causing your cuticles to bleed, you may not be able to stop biting your nails on your own. If this is the case, it may be time to see a psychologist or psychiatrist to see if your problem is a symptom of a bigger issue like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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I have a huge nail biting habit. i've tried to quit multiple times. is there anything that can help me succeed?

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I have quit biting my nails, after 10+ yrs. but i need more incentive to want to continue. why shouldn't i bite my nails? i just feel urge & comfort

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How can i break the habit of nail-biting?

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Does nail biting habit indicate some sort of a mental problem?

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How can i stop my nail biting habit?

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