How to stop biting your nails?
in Health ·
I’ve got a massive problem with biting my nails. Honestly, I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember, it's just a deep-seated habit at this point. The real issue is that my nails have actually grown out a bit—they're sitting at maybe 4 to 7 mm right now—and let me tell you, they look absolutely terrible.
It’s almost gotten to the point where there’s barely any nail left because I end up biting the skin around them too. My fingertips are constantly sore, and I always manage to make myself bleed, which is when things get really ugly. I know plenty of people who struggle with nail biting, but I don't think I've ever met anyone quite as much of an addict as I am.
It’s honestly embarrassing; I find myself hesitating to grab a handrail on the bus or avoiding all sorts of social situations because of how my hands look.
I’ve tried those bitter tasting polishes they sell at CVS, but even then, I still ended up biting through it. I’m wondering if there’s actually any way to stop this madness. Since I'm a guy, I don't even know if getting some kind of artificial nails or some sort of protective coating would even be an option for me. Any help at all would be massively appreciated.
It’s almost gotten to the point where there’s barely any nail left because I end up biting the skin around them too. My fingertips are constantly sore, and I always manage to make myself bleed, which is when things get really ugly. I know plenty of people who struggle with nail biting, but I don't think I've ever met anyone quite as much of an addict as I am.
It’s honestly embarrassing; I find myself hesitating to grab a handrail on the bus or avoiding all sorts of social situations because of how my hands look.
I’ve tried those bitter tasting polishes they sell at CVS, but even then, I still ended up biting through it. I’m wondering if there’s actually any way to stop this madness. Since I'm a guy, I don't even know if getting some kind of artificial nails or some sort of protective coating would even be an option for me. Any help at all would be massively appreciated.