tips to stop biting nails
i'm trying to stop biting my nails but literally every time they aren't bitten so far they CAN'T be bitten, i get an overwhelming urge to bite them and just can't go without biting it off after i notice it
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It’s great that you’re trying to break the habit. Nail-biting is tougher to stop than people realize. One thing that helps is making your nails “unbiteable” on purpose, like keeping them trimmed, filed smooth, or using a bitter nail treatment. Pair that with a small replacement action (tapping your fingers, squeezing something soft) whenever you notice the urge. The goal isn’t to fight the urge perfectly but to interrupt the routine long enough for the habit to weaken.
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