Nail Biting Remedies

16.07.2010 | Author: alpat | Posted in Self Improvement

Nail biting is frequent and you’re not the only one frustrated by this issue. Many times it is caused by stress, and usually this bad habit takes its toll on someone during childhood. If you’ve ever asked yourself “How can I stop biting my fingernails?” then this article is a must read for you. Whether you started biting your nails as a child, during adolescence or as an adult, it probably happened while you were going through emotional stress. After a while, fingernail biting becomes a habit and a person can feel the need to do it whenever he/she feels bored or anxious. So what can you do about it?

As a teenager you’re probably worried about the aesthetic aspect of your fingernails. And having a compulsive nail biting disorder does not help your self-esteem issues at all. Therefore you should act immediately and solve your problem. Ask for your parent’s help. A good way to motivate adolescents is mainly by getting a reward. You can sign a contract in which you promise that you won’t touch your nails again, and from time to time, your parents can reward you for keeping your part of the deal. Try to make yourself aware of how beautiful your fingernails will look once your stop nail biting by buying jewels and other accessories. Taking guitar classes can also help with stopping and preventing nail biting.

For adults, as well as adolescents, stress avoidance is recommended. But how can one do this if he has a stressful job or a lot of homework and exams to handle? Relaxation sessions can be empowering and ease off stress. You can choose to get a massage every couple of days, spend some time at the sauna, fill your house with aromatherapy items and even see a therapist. You need to understand your nail biting problem in order to put an end to it.

5 Tricks to stop nail biting:

  • Never use your teeth to correct the form of a grown nail: If you don’t like the way your nails have grown or if they’re in-grown, head down to the saloon or use the nails tool kit to solve the problem. Never use your teeth!
  • Hydrate your hands and use hands and nails moisturizers: By hydrating your hands and nails you’ll make them look better, and you’ll also feel a lot better about yourself. Moreover, the bad taste of the moisturizer will make you think twice before putting the nails in your mouth.
  • Go to the saloon and get your nails done: Make sure you take care of yourself well enough. A great way to do this is by spending some time at the saloon. You’ll see many women with beautiful fingernails and that might be just the motivation you need to keep you from biting your nails.
  • Choose fake nails to protect your real nails: By applying fake nails over your real ones you can protect them and allow them to grow. Also, fake nails are not easy to bite on; therefore this might actually help you stop this bad habit.
  • Get into behavioral therapy: Behavioral therapy will help you understand you behavior as well as prevent this destructive and self-mutilation habit.

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