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I have to bad habit to eat nail since from childhood, i want to leave this bad habit but u cant im addicted to eat nail. Now what should i do to leave this bad habit there is any medicine or is this bad for health.
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Hi it appears what started as a habit is now a compulsive behaviour. It can also mean you maybe going through anxiety disorder You can be helped with psychological therapy and if need be with medication please consult a psychiatrist for assessment
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