I had the same issue growing up. It helped me to keep my nails short and to chew gum when I noticed I was starting to bite my nails. It can also be helpful to have a fidget or stress ball around to keep your hands busy, when you feel the anxiety coming on. There are actually bad-tasting nail polishes designed to help people stop biting their nails, when all else fails. Here's one example:
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Some people say putting bandaids on your fingers helps. I don't know. I'm a nail biter too
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I had the same issue growing up. It helped me to keep my nails short and to chew gum when I noticed I was starting to bite my nails. It can also be helpful to have a fidget or stress ball around to keep your hands busy, when you feel the anxiety coming on. There are actually bad-tasting nail polishes designed to help people stop biting their nails, when all else fails. Here's one example:
https://a.co/d/iSXJqvi
Good luck breaking the habit! Hugs.
Thanks. Hugs.