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Habit of biting nails

2025-10-03 10:44:41
I am suffering from a regular nail biting habit . Its mainly occur during nervous situation or when i am in deep thinking . I bite my nails and nails lower skin also and its being a long tenure with this habit. Suggest me that its an Digestive problem or a cycatric problem and whats its solution ??
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This is neither a digestive issue not a psychiatric issue , this is just a habit that u can change , connect with me on practo if u want to quit this habit

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Try meditation. Deep breathing. Try avoiding your habit. Keep your nails cut and clean. No need to worry

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It is neither a psychiatric problem nor a digestive problem . It is purely a habit , even many doctors do so ... You donot need any treatment . If stress then try long breathe or reverse counting

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Get you cbc done it may be a cause of anaemia   and vit B 12 so get you test done and then report

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YOU KNOW  ITS A HABIT  AS U MENTION.  A DOC CAN TREAT DISEASE  NOT THE HABIT.  U NEED TO CHANGE  HABIT  BY YOUR SELF. YES I CAN ADD   SHALCAL XT ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 3 WEEKS.

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Not a digestive prblm!.. It seems like behavioural disorder due to stress anxiety!.. Consult psychologist!! Do CBP TRIM UR NAILS!.. FREQUENTLY!..

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Hey, this is anxiety disorder /OCD to something. You need CBT. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.

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Consult a psychologist who can help you to overcome this behavioral problem. Meanwhile avoid doing so consciously, when under stress or anxious. Try doing some small chores with hands, when urge to bite nails arises.

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Hi, This is not a digestive problem and it is a common habit. It is most often a behavioural response to stress, anxiety, nervousness or sometimes even boredom.   1) Identity triggers-  notice when you bite nails and try to interrupt it. 2) Substitute habit- keep a stress ball, Chew sugar-free gum or keep your. hands busy keep your nails. trimmed
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Practice deep breathing, meditation, regular exercise. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help.
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If habit is severe, Consult a psychologist, Hope this helps., If any help, Consult me on practo

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You should be happy. You can share the screen space with Sachin Tendulkar. He is also suffering from the same problem.

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Get help of psychiatrist

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Hlo sir If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for al free detailed discussion

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Its not a digestive problem You need proper psychological analysis Kindly book consultation

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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This is purely habit, not a problem, need not to worry Slowly you can change this habit Try changing this like deviate yourself by doing some finger exercises during stress For more queries connect with me on practo

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Could be due to anxiety. Kindly consult with a psychiatrist

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No digestive issues Consult to psychiatrist

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Its not a digestive issue but can certainly be corrected. For further guidance kindly connect on practo.

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Consider rewarding practices. Start with refraining from biting nails for half hour- one hour and prolong this time gradually. If you meet your goals, consider rewarding yourself with something you like. If nothing really works, consider psychological analysis and treatment.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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