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Nails biting

2016-12-23 05:40:55
Im trying to stop biting my nails but i couldnt due to this nail biting my nails turned a little reddish brown color please help me
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Hi. Irresistable compulsive nail biting is called onychotillomania. You need habit reversal techninque. You need some counseling for stopping this habit.  Don't worry about the discoloration. First thing us to treat your nail biting.
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Get a counseling done if you are not able to stop nail biting. meet psychologist or psychiatrist. Don't be offended or scared about this. this will help you in improving confidence level also.

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