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Chronic nail biting

2018-03-02 16:27:35
Since childhood I have a very bad habit of picking my nails and biting them if they are uneven. I wish to get over this habit. How can I do so ?
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That habit is nothing but your anxiety and thoughts running in your head. As soon as you start tapping on your anxious feeling and other thoughts that bothers you, your habit of biting nails will eventually stop. Best luck.
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Consult a psychologist if possible.

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