nail biting - help!

[Mandamoo]

heya all. I have a major problem with biting my nails! It was never a problem when I was little until I spent a night in hospital alone and from then i've never been able to stop. I've tried all the bitter tasting nail stuff, painting them bright colours and rewards, and I've heard all the nasty facts ("there are more germs under your nails than on a toilet seat, etc."), but nothing seems to be able to help, and most of the time I dont even realise I'm doing it :(, I just wake up with my fingers in my mouth haha that sounds awful, but so true. It's my birthday in April and I want to get my nails done. but I need nails first!! Any suggestions?? it's disgusting, lol, please help!! xx

[Dee Sa]

male or female ?
doesnt matter really, go to your nearest nail parlour and explain what you want, you might just want your own nails covered and to look as natural as possible, with may be "french style" look or you could go for something real fancy. The cost will be around �25 but even if you have them put on for a month, your own will start to grow.
Pls not a packet of "do-it yourself" false nails they will just keep falling off- these at the nail shop dont.
I have seen guys having their's done and the girls have made them look so natural that you would never guess.
Go on get down there pronto.

[Mandamoo]

thank you Dee Sa, I'm female by the way :) it's just so frustrating, I get scared the nail people will laugh at me / be disgusted, but i might give it a try :) ... thank you xx

[skyep]

Mandamoo - Hi, I have a similar problem, my problem is with the skin surrounding my nails. I can be sat watching t.v & I will chew till it is quite sore! I am thinking of buying some thin cotton gloves to wear when I am at home. I don't seem to do it at work. Maybe this will work for you?

[Dee Sa]

Manamoo
The nail people deal with this problem every day, I had the same problem, I would only show them one nail !!!!!
good luck give it a go you will be soooo happy with the results.

[electricblue]

i always bit my nails,,,,for absolute years,,then i had some falsies put on for 2 weeks,,when they came off,i never bit again,,

[maggie01]

I have the same problem. I grew my nails quite long and was very proud of them. Then I decided to loose some weight.I lost 3 half stone but my nails suffered and I can't seem to stop. My daughter is getting married in June and is booking herself, her chief bridesmaid and myself into a nail bar and I feel so embarrassed to show them my nails. I hate the square style nails. I don't even realise I am nibbling away a mine. Good luck Mandamoo I know it is not easy

[lb24]

I bit my nails when i was younger. Sheer will power made me stop. I just looked at my horrible short nails and knew that i didn't want them to look like that any more. Every time they went towards my mouth i'd go and do something to keep me busy. Then as they grew i'd cut them into a nice shape and it would put me off doing it again. Try diverting your attention, e.g. chewing gum or something every time you feel like biting them. Will power is the only way you'll quit.