Nail biting can be conquered.
However, to learn how to stop nail biting is never easy for those who have had a lifelong affliction to this most unwanted habit. It arguably is one of the toughest habits to break. There are so many things that go into nail biting. It is not a simple process of chewing on a fingernail or puling on a cuticle.
Nail biting involves an elaborate process that is most done in a subconscious state of mind. You don't think about it when you brush your hair from your forehead, or scratch a minor itch somewhere, you just do it without giving any full thought to the action. The same is true for the involved process of doing visual and tactile inspections by nail biters.
Nail Biting Is a Ritual. You Need Rituals to Learn How to Stop Nail Biting
Many non-nail biters will look at their nails consciously to admire them, or check for potential grooming needs that will be done later in private. They do this with no urge to remove a hangnail or correct a jagged fingernail, which is what happens when a nail biter looks at or feels his or her nail. That is the preparation that stimulates the brain into a desirous action.
I believe there is some kind of chemical reaction in the brain. Not unlike anticipating something pleasurable about to happen. Addicts are known to experience pre-high symptoms, lovers are known to have a quickened pulse and heightenend feelings of sensuality before any physical activity takes place.
You can put cigarettes and alcohol out of sight, you can stay away from most other temptations while you build your will power, but your fingers are always with you. As such, it's tougher to beat than any non-nail biter could ever imagine.
To stop nail biting, you need to train yourself to recognize your biting habits and then you need to train yourself to use alternative behavior patterns so you can overcome the powerful urges to groom your nails and cuticles by biting and pulling instead of using proper implements in private in a a manicure salon. That is what I teach in my book, How to Stop Nail Biting
To Stop Nail Biting You Start with Desire to Quit. Then You Need Nail Grooming Products to Help You Stay On Track
The first thing you start with is the desire. You have to have a plan and a fall back plan too. You get all that in my book. Additionally, you need the proper nail grooming tools to help you. To begin with, you might need some help from a product like Control-It! 3 Jar ~ 21 Day Fingernail Biting Treatment OMEGA3 Extra Strength. This doctor recommended cream heals cuticles, unlike polish that drys cuticles, STRONGEST SUCCESS RATE Available.
You also need some hardener polish, even the guys. Some argue it dries the nails and it might. I argue having stronger nails, especially at the tips is more important than moisture in the early going. If you can keep from chipping your newly growing nails, you avoid wanting to get after the break, tear, jag or what have you that will trigger a biting sequence.
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To Quit Nail Biting, You Must Have and Use the Proper Nail Grooming Tools
Minimally the other tools you need are clippers, nippers and a good file. I recommend Tweezerman Stainless Steel Squeeze and Snip: Cuticle and Hangnail Snipper
For clippers, just about any will do. If you want something more of a better quality than you find in the drugstore, try the Tweezerman Folding Nail Clipper. I have found the Tweezerman brand to offer consistently great value and high quality products. That is why I also like the Tweezerman Ceramic Folding Pocket File
Commit to Quit Nail Biting Today.
Then commit to use tools like these to help you conquer the habit. For the most help, get my book so you can start learning techniques you can use anywhere in any situation to help you thwart nail biting temptations. This is especially helpful weeks or months later when your nails are grown, your guard is down, and a triggering event takes place.
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