Does anyone know how to stop biting fingernails?
I have been biting my fingernails my whole life and tried a lot of different things to stop, but still struggling, anyone got any ideas?
31-35, F
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MarkPaul · 26-30, M
You need to identify why you do it. More than likely, it's due to anxiety. Then you need to isolate the cause of the anxiety (you don't necessarily need to resolve it). Once you are able to make the logical connection between your nail biting and the reason for your anxiety, the desire to bite you nails will simply stop.
PoetryNEmotion · F
I have always done that. Can never remember not doing it. I think I can give it up this year. I have stopped for short periods of time. When it is time to finally stop, I shall.
Blackcat27 · 31-35, F
@PoetryNEmotion same, I have grown and bitten my fingernails back down about 10 times, it's frustrating, i've tried everything, from stop post-its all over the room to fake nails, to bittertaste to nail pampering to gloves to elastic bands to nail polish to nail pills.
PoetryNEmotion · F
@Blackcat27 I think it has to do with life. I chew more when stressed. For the short periods of time I stopped, I was happy in life. When you and I are truly ready to stop, we will. I paint my toenails in every season but winter. Fingernails would be nice.
PoetryNEmotion · F
@Blackcat27 This is an excellent time to give up this lifelong habit. This virus. You work on it. I am too.
Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M
Y’all are gross. She made a serious post bcz she wants help and y’all are being jackasses
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anythingoes477 · M
@Ryanoliver2011 The comments weren't made to you. So what YOU appreciate or don't is irrelevant. It's a PUBLIC media site. Unless you are paid as the SW Police.........it's none of your business to tell us what is in context and what isn't.
Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M
@anythingoes477 that’s true if you want to be a jackass that’s your right
anythingoes477 · M
@Ryanoliver2011 It took you an hour to think of a comeback????? Really???
Rokasu · 36-40, M
Willpower. Also the fact that it hurts. Also the fact that you have probably permanently damaged your nail beds by now.
anythingoes477 · M
Dog poop. Put just a tiny, tiny bit under each fingernail. Guaranteed you won't bite them again.
KingofPizza2 · 36-40, M
Put something that tastes really bad on them! Or wear gloves all the time until you can stop.
i bought new clippers to carry and clear coated my nails.
Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M
It sounds like you have an anxiety disorder
monkeysdevil007 · 46-50, M
Stop washing your hands after you take a dump
nevergiveup · M
you would not like my way of stopping you
Mordi · 31-35, M
Covering them in cow feces works. 🤔
TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP
Go dip your fingers in dogpoop
SW-User
Just stop. Just do it.
Gloves?