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GrouchySquash8923 t1_iu3j1sx wrote

Work on the root of the problem. The problem is most likely stress or insecurity, some kind of discomfort.

If chewing on your fingernails helps you calm down, why dont you instead chew on some chewing gum for example.

Or take some deep breaths when you feel stressed.

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ApplemooseGG OP t1_iu3kgbm wrote

Idk what the root of the problem is, because I do it all day every day. I guess it's time for some introspection

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RoadsideCookie t1_iu4qcjv wrote

This is anecdotal and might not be super useful, but it kinda backs up what GrouchySquash8923 is saying.

I used to bite my nails to the extreme, constantly bleeding on the sides of each finger.

I had pretty tough days in my life and undiagnosed ADHD.

Once things got more comfortable I pretty much stopped biting my nails constantly and only did it when they needed trimming.

Then I got my ADHD diagnosis and now I only bite if they are so long that they bother me AND I can't find a nail clipper.

So might be a combination of things. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

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