It never ceases to amaze me how much advice on the Internet there is for helping people learn how to stop nail biting. Some of it is pretty good, some of it is just lame and obviously not written by a person who suffers from the problem. Then there are the claims from products and services that supposedly can cure you… one even claims in minutes. Yeah right!
Let’s face it. You already know this. To find a way to quit biting your nails for good is really really hard. Nearly all the advice is aimed at stopping the behavior in the moment. That is not all bad, but the problem as any nail biter will attest comes later when the urge to bite overtakes you and suddenly weeks of abstinence are wrecked.
If this has happened to you, then you know it only takes a few unguarded minutes to lay waste to what were starting to look like somewhat like normal nails. It is crushing when that happens and I believe it often leads to depression and complete relapse. What a bummer when this is when it occurs. I bet if you have read this far and you are a nail biter, you know exactly what I am talking about.
Well, the truth is there is no miracle cure. I believe you need will power, determination, a means to recognize your behavior patterns and some tools and habits to help lower your temptation. Finally, you need a system you can rely on to help you avoid biting your nails and pulling your cuticles whenever and wherever temptation arises. I believe you will find those all those things in my book.
Whether you read it or not, do these things for yourself. Get a pair nippers you can have with you at all times. Get the best nail file you can find and keep it with you as well. Don’t be shy about using either no matter where you are. Better to have a moment of embarrassment over fixing a hangnail or jagged edge in public than have some really ugly nails and cuticles all the time. Secondly, make sure you use a good hand and nail cream regularly, meaning several times a day. Finally, learn how to do a manicure, or get one regularly. Groomed nails are your best defense against relapse.
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