Question

What are effective methods to stop biting my nails?

Answer 1

I stopped automatically when I realized that I had bits of fingernail in my mouth all the time, and it ooged my out.. . Perhaps you could notice that and get ooged out?

Answer 2

First thing to do is wether you're male or female go out and spend $20 and get a basic manicure or read up and give yourself one. If they look nice you'll think twice and if you've invested money in them looking nice you take ownership/pride in your hands.. . Chew sugarless gum.. . Have dental floss nearby and floss a tooth instead of chew a finger nail. Those little single use floss pics are great.. . Have a glass or bottle of water handy at all times. Take a sip when you feel the urge to chew.. . I firmly believe that we learn to chew our nails as a reaction to stress but can be predisposed to it genetically. But you can cover your bases and make sure and take a multi vitamin to daily also to cover the theories out that we nail biters do so to fulfill some deficiency.

Answer 3

Pick your butt first thing every morning.

Answer 4

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A BAD HABIT WITH BITING MY NAILS. THE BEST THING FOR ME IS WHEN I WANT TO BITE THEM I GRAB A STRAND OF MY HAIR AND I JUST PLAY WITH IT.

Answer 5

I don't know about going so far as picking my butt but I do keep my nails short and do have a manicure done (male) and for women I have heard there is polish you can put on your nails to make them taste terrible.

Answer 6

i chew my fingers too, as well as pick at them... one thing i have found out to stop this is... . . #1 clip my nails so there is ntohing to chew. #2 wear a bandaid on a finger so it gives me something to play with, so i dont pick my fingers. #3 wear gloves. . these are things i have discovered, somthing else to consider, i have also heard a rumor that the reaon people chew their nails is cause they lack a certain mineral in their system... not sure which one, and im not sure if this is true or not either.