Help me stop biting!!

Jul 25, 2013

Lexiijade G.

I've bitten my nails pretty much all my life. My mum says when she took a dummy away from me, that's when it started.
I have tried everything, and I mean everything to stop. I've tried using the nasty tasting stuff (several different brands), I've applied false nails for months back to back and as soon as they came off, I bit again, I've tried the thing where you choose one nail and thats the only one you bite. Etc Etc Etc. Nothing Works!!

I don't even realise when I'm doing it most of the time. Ill notice when I've bitten it right down and it either hurts like hell, or starts bleeding, whichever comes first.

So ladies, how can I really stop biting my nails. I'm 22, and it looks ridiculous!  Helppp!!

Jul 25, 2013

Maricela B.

Put really hot hotsause on your finger tips..

Jul 25, 2013

Pua K.

When you are close to biting pull away verry quickly. how I stopped

Jul 25, 2013

Serena M.

I stopped bye getting my nails done professionally and then I didn't want to bite them because it would ruin it and then I stopped x

Jul 25, 2013

Irene O.

Just keep this in mind, if you keep biting your nails it could infect your nail and even your finger and eventually they will have to cut it off to prevent from spreading. Or you can dip them in lemon juice.

Jul 26, 2013

Patricia P.

Rub garlic all over your finger tips and nails. That will leave a nasty taste in your mouth and keeping your hands away from your mouth

Jul 26, 2013

Haley L.

It seems like it's become something you do when you're bored or nervous. I do that too. Nothing really helps except to keep a hairtie or rubber band on my wrist, and whenever I catch myself biting, I GENTLY snap myself. Don't harm yourself! It's more of a mental chiding than a physical punishment.