How do I stop biting my nails?
in Psychology ·
I used to be a chronic nail biter myself. Once I realized it had become this mindless, constant compulsion, I made a conscious effort to quit. For the first few days, things actually went smoothly—not a single nail was harmed. But then, strangely enough, I found myself actually missing the habit. To solve that, I turned to chewing gum. It worked wonders for me; since I always had something to chew on, I simply didn't have the opportunity to bite my nails anymore.