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Compulsive cheek-biting

2017-07-28 17:23:13
The habit of cheek-biting is since childhood but recently it has surfaced very badly. My cheeks from inside are badly. Sometimes I bite away the soft skin inside the cheek. Even though I am conscious of it, I can't help doing it. The compulsiveness increases during evening hours. Please advice. This habit affecting my life badly.
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Answered2017-08-02 18:12:28

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