How to stop biting my nails?

[CaptnLucid]

I used to bite my nails too, and what worked for me was using that bitter-tasting nail polish. It sounds gross, but it definitely helped me break the habit. I also kept a fidget spinner around to keep my hands busy. Tracking my habit with a simple app made me more aware of when I was doing it. It took a bit of time, but it really helped me stop.

[Bratty Middle]

I have tried everything to quit and at 44 I'm not sure what will work but I read the one comment about having a designated finger I might try that. I was also thinking about getting my nails done? Maybe if I cant get to them I cant bite them. 🤭didn't I want pretty hands. Nail polish doesn't work, the nail yuck stuff didnt work, I like hot sauce so that defo doesn't work. I'll try fake nails maybe.

[MyMy]

1 hour ago, Bratty Middle said:

I have tried everything to quit and at 44 I'm not sure what will work but I read the one comment about having a designated finger I might try that. I was also thinking about getting my nails done? Maybe if I cant get to them I cant bite them. 🤭didn't I want pretty hands. Nail polish doesn't work, the nail yuck stuff didnt work, I like hot sauce so that defo doesn't work. I'll try fake nails maybe.

I would try press on nails if you really think it would help you but not dip or acrylic nails that would be absolutely horrible for your real nails.

[AdorableNancyDrew]

On 9/17/2024 at 9:49 AM, Bratty Middle said:

I have tried everything to quit and at 44 I'm not sure what will work but I read the one comment about having a designated finger I might try that. I was also thinking about getting my nails done? Maybe if I cant get to them I cant bite them. 🤭didn't I want pretty hands. Nail polish doesn't work, the nail yuck stuff didnt work, I like hot sauce so that defo doesn't work. I'll try fake nails maybe.

It’s random, but my dad used to paint them with model paint (so it would taste bad when I went to chew on them). Granted, I also didn’t want to ruin his design either. He would do smiley faces, cherries, etc. 💖💖💖

[beanbean]

36 minutes ago, AdorableNancyDrew said:

It’s random, but my dad used to paint them with model paint (so it would taste bad when I went to chew on them). Granted, I also didn’t want to ruin his design either. He would do smiley faces, cherries, etc. 💖💖💖

People do this with hot sauce and some soap it tastes bad some people won't do it anymore 

[AdorableNancyDrew]

23 minutes ago, beanbean said:

People do this with hot sauce and some soap it tastes bad some people won't do it anymore 

Reallllyyyy? I guess it’s not that random after all ☺️☺️☺️ Thanks