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**Enrivaanonock** · 02-21-2009, 04:12 AM

I have been biting my nails for close to 22 years (I'm 31 now) and I have no idea how to stop. It's absolutely the worst habit I've ever had. Not only do I bite my nails, but also the skin around my fingertips. Now my fingers look bad and feel bad. I bite without consciously thinking about it. I usually do it when I'm anxious about something or bored. It sucks!

Pure willpower does not work for me. Neither do the nasty-tasting creams I've tried.

Anyone else have this problem? Has anyone kicked the habit? If so, HOW? I'm starting to think that only shock therapy or a lobotomy will work.

I've thought about wearing gloves, but that would be socially awkward.....

02-21-2009, 04:12 AM	#1
Enrivaanonock Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Nail biting I have been biting my nails for close to 22 years (I'm 31 now) and I have no idea how to stop. It's absolutely the worst habit I've ever had. Not only do I bite my nails, but also the skin around my fingertips. Now my fingers look bad and feel bad. I bite without consciously thinking about it. I usually do it when I'm anxious about something or bored. It sucks! Pure willpower does not work for me. Neither do the nasty-tasting creams I've tried. Anyone else have this problem? Has anyone kicked the habit? If so, HOW? I'm starting to think that only shock therapy or a lobotomy will work. I've thought about wearing gloves, but that would be socially awkward.....
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