...And Break The Stressful Habit
- Delay biting when you get the urge. First, for a few seconds, then for a minute and eventually increasing slowly. Set a timer if necessary and progressively shorten the time you "allow" yourself to bite.
- Do a competing response like making a fist or something else with your hands that prevents you from bringing them to your mouth for one minute or until the urge goes away.
- Try Band-Aids to cover the nails as they provide a physical reminder. They don't keep you from biting if you are motivated, but they do slow you down so that you can consciously try not to bite.
- Bad-tasting nail polish can also act as a deterrent to nail-biting.
- False nails and gloves are other barrier methods that help some people.
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