Finger nail biting

[Ke1ington]

Solutions people! I'd love some solutions

You could try attaching a pair of fingernail clippers to your keychain. That's one possession that I always have with me. When you notice that snag and go for that first bite, go for the clippers instead.

On top of that, start a photo gallery of your improving fingertip health. Take a picture today and another next week. Then another a week later. When you actually compare and see the progress you're making you'll be motivated to continue.

Good luck!

 

[leekohler]

You could try attaching a pair of fingernail clippers to your keychain. That's one possession that I always have with me. When you notice that snag and go for that first bite, go for the clippers instead.

On top of that, start a photo gallery of your improving fingertip health. Take a picture today and another next week. Then another a week later. When you actually compare and see the progress you're making you'll be motivated to continue.

Good luck!

I like this solution a lot.

 

[Surely]

I like this solution a lot.

Me too. Thanks Ke1ington.

At this point, unless there are no new ideas, I think I'm going to combine Ke1ington's idea and WildCowboy's idea. I think that going with small goals (one or two fingers at a time), and building up to the final goal of completely stopping is a realistic strategy for me.

I've tried many times in my life to quit, so I know how hard this will be. Even with a plan, it will be tough.


On the bright side, at least it's not smoking, drinking, or a serious drug habit that I'm trying to quit....

 

[Melrose]

I was a horrible nail biter. I kind of outgrew it when I passed through my teens. Once in a while I'll end up picking one down a bit but not much.

Bare in mind, however, I do still have to consciously remind myself not to at times.

 

[Doju]

What worked best for me is when I had some teeth pulled that stopped me from being able to do it for a few years. Since I was totally unable to without shoving my finger back to my molars, I now just no longer have the feeling to. It's great.

Another option that worked for a friend of mine is to cut them daily so there's nothing to bite.