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**Anamehuskeene** · 02-21-2009, 05:16 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.....

Best cure is to change your job to something like "Toilet attendant" or "Sewage worker", Its almost guaranteed that within a few hours of starting your new job your nail biting days will be over.

*( Might be a good idea to get checked out for Hepatitis if your nail biting continues even after this though). [rofl]

02-21-2009, 05:16 AM	#13
Anamehuskeene Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 432 Senior Member	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..... Best cure is to change your job to something like "Toilet attendant" or "Sewage worker", Its almost guaranteed that within a few hours of starting your new job your nail biting days will be over. *( Might be a good idea to get checked out for Hepatitis if your nail biting continues even after this though). [rofl]
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