Im 16 and still bit my nails what can i do ?

Question

so ya I'm 16 and still bit my nails.. and its goten so bad that sometimes ill get a razor blade to get big chunks off.... like i have almost no nails... sometimes i even resort to my toe nails. witch is disgusting.. and i really want to stop.. because first. its disgusting and unhealthy. and second it makes my appearance worse ruining relationships.

any ideas what i can do .. iv tryed that nailbitting stuff but i just ignore the taste... plz help

Answer 1

Use nail polish. Paint flakes are hazardous to your body and will defitnitely cause harm which is a good thing to think about when you're chewing on painted nails.

If that's a fail, try gluing on fake nails. Those suckers are hard to bite and you won't be able to get into your real nails for awhile.

Answer 2

Force yourself to not do it for a month.  It's easier than you think. After a month your habit should be totally gone.  They say a habit can be broken in a month, and it's worked for me for numerous things, including smoking.

Answer 3

I used to bit my nails when I was a kid, but then my mother found out and somehow punished me and I completely stopped it! now you can do one thing, why don't you punish yourself every time that you bite your nails? you can keep yourself hungry or prohibit yourself from watching your favourite TV programs.

Answer 4

I don't know....I'm 33 and still bite my nails.  Not my toenails though, that is nasty!

Answer 5

Hi, have you tried those glue on nails at wal-mart?  Or gum?  the glue on nails will keep you from biting your own nails........ may last long enough to get you out of the habit!  May take a couple of packs but they are sort of pretty...  maybe not so tasty....!  only kidding!  And keep your socks on too!!!

Answer 6

Okay, what my mom said is to put about 5 tablespoons of soy sauce, or olive oil, or some sauce you can't stand the smell/taste of in a bowl. Then, put all ten fingers in for five minutes, it will make you hate the taste of your fingers/fingernails. Also, if you still have the urge to bite, and you taste the sauce, you will get the thought of biting nails means gross taste!

Try gum too!

I haven't been biting my nails for four years now, I stopped because I hated how all nails looked and the thought of people biting the non-white part of their nail made me sick feeling. Also I think of how nails are prettier when they are long!

Good luck!