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Treatment for nail biting

2020-06-11 16:38:10
I have nail biting problem since class 2. I have already applied all home remedies and techniques to control my habit but it does not go. Plz help me to destroy this habit now  I need proper consultation. Now I am very irritated bcz I don't know how to get rid of this habit.? Plz suggest me in deeply not in brief way?
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Nail biting is a neurotic trait. Proper history and details are required to reach to a diagnosis. You may require long psychotherapy and behavioural therapy to overcome it

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