1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Is biting your nails a sign of anxiety

Is biting your nails a sign of anxiety

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

119 Views v

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 th ...  Read More

I am is having this strange habit of biting nails. I cant control it. Even in meetings and all I bite nails when he gets stressed. I am is 38 year old. I want to get rid of it. What should I do to stop this nail biting habit?

79 Views v

It’s necessary to evaluate your reasons for being stressed. I can help you through counselling sessions. Please get in touch with me through Practo for better treatment. Happy to help ! ...  Read More

I was into nail biting from last 6 years but now from past 3-4 weeks I have stopped biting nails and they r growing but in 4 fingers the nail are not growing that much near the cuticles. Why like that ? And what should I do to grow them ?

105 Views v

Hello dear, If you have a chronic habit of biting your nails, the growth is bound to get affected. You can just wait and let them grow back. Besides that if you feel the growth is very retarded you ...  Read More

I keep biting my nail all the day. Please suggest me medic to stop this habit as it has made my finger worse. Thanks Regards, Anura S

241 Views v

Hi, Nail butting habit is know to be there in cases with deficiency in nutrition of vitamins and minerals.Psychological cases with stress, anxiety, boredom, frustration are few causes of it to. It ca ...  Read More

I've been biting my nails since I was a child. Now I'm just fed up with these small damaged nails. I want to grow my nails but I'm unable to get off my habit. Any medicines available for nail growth.

66 Views v

Yeah specific medicine is available but also u need habit reversal therapy … consult online ...  Read More

Hello doc.my niece is of 5 years old girl ...as she hv nail biting habbit ...plz suggest the best calcium syrup for her

68 Views v

You can give calcimax p suspension to her. But i need weight of the child. Only can say how much to give her. ...  Read More

I have a very bad habbit of biting my nails the whole day and now my fingers have started looking so ugly that I feel shy to take out my hands from the pocket. I am a heavy nail biter. I always bite my nails. Please tell me something that will help me get rid of this habbit and I can also be comfortable like other people.

61 Views v

You are suffering from nail fungal infection.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosi ...  Read More

I am having habit of nails biting. I am trying to stop it from last 1 year. But not able to. What should I do. Pls suggest.

61 Views v

Weare Tape. Stickers. Glows. Or replace with good habits ...  Read More

I have bad habbit of biting my toenails with nails of hands from childhood. I want to overcome this habbit. What I can do for it ? Attaching toenails pic.

45 Views v

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I've been biting my nails and scratching my head since 10 years continuously. It has really become a habit. Will habits turn into genes? Will my future kids do the same?

54 Views v

No ...  Read More

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 ??

73 Views v

Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Anxiety causing Nausea, Biting stomach, Sometimes the toilet is clean Sometimes the toilet is not clean, plz tell me medicine for this? I have consulted a psychiatrist, psychiatrist gave me medicine but I can not handle medicine that's why I use therepy, plz tell a medicine for Nausea Biting stomach Sometimes the toilet is clean Sometimes the toile

...

169 Views v

Hi please see your psychiatrist again and explain the issues you are facing with the prescribed medications. They may be able to give you an alternative. You can always choose to see a different doct ...  Read More

I can see horizontal white band on nails of my right hand, but 2 nails of left hand also starts looking like right nail in light colour. And I also feel head spinning while standing, feeling tired after some time of walking just like heaviness in lower body, nervousness in public place from past 3 weeks. I'm not sure what is happening with my body.

52 Views v

CBC. Vit D vit B12 Thyroid profile All check And consult then ...  Read More

I m helpless to stop this nail biting habit of mine.is there any medication?hav searched lot on google n tried to adapt those points,but in vain.since childhood i hv thisweird habit.

55 Views v

I can understand your concern Get online consultation for proper guidance and treatment ...  Read More

I've been biting my nails since childhood and inspite of extreme efforts to leave it for 1-2 months, I end up biting it again. Moreover I also swallow the dirty nails. My nail have become extremely fragile and can be easily peeled. But still my concern is how do I stop biting.

45 Views v

Nail biting and pica is not uncommon. Don't worry , u need to undergo an asessment psychiatrist who may guide you.. Ask your queries openly..,👍 ...  Read More

I have anxiety to the medical related things. When I am about to check my bp , I suddenly feel adrenaline rush and I my heartbeat increases too fast due to fear . I saw that before checking bp my heart beat was 70-80 but when I see on bp machine it rushes to 120-130. And I see a sign of irregular heartbeat on my bp machine . Is this due to my anxi

...

207 Views v

Anxiety with some depression Kindly consult a physician at your locality or online on practo ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have sever bad habit of nail biting since childhood. Please guide me so that i can quit this. Thanks & Regards. Rohit Kumar Sah.

81 Views v

Plz consult ...  Read More

My 7months old baby always biting his lower lip is that the sign of teething or any other issue for that

130 Views v

Nothing to worry, normal ...  Read More

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?

88 Views v

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 ...  Read More

I have a habit of damaging my toe nails. One of my toe nails is heavily damaged. The entire nail is like not there but there are remnants of it. And i would like to know if there is a cure to it or is there a way to bring it back to its original state?

46 Views v

You are suffering from nail fungus. Medicine available for good improvement.......Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I have a habit of biting my nails continuously which results in a ugly shape of my hand. How do I control this?

46 Views v

Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

My son is 18 year old. He now a days continously bits his nail. It is a very bad habit. We have tried some tricks but he doesn’t stop it. I am is very worried. He might infection by this habit. Please tell us how to stop his nail biting?

117 Views v

It’s necessary to evaluate his reasons for stress . I can help him through counselling. Please get in touch with me through Practo. Happy to help ! Do visit my Facebook page and my website mentioned o ...  Read More

I do not know why whenever I get nervous I start biting my nails. I have this habit since I was 12 year old. I am 34 year old now. I am taking thyroid tablets daily. I want to stop this habit. Can you please tell me what is the treatment for nail biting?

122 Views v

It’s necessary to evaluate your issues through counselling. Some techniques would be helpful. Do get in touch with me through Practo. Happy to help ! ...  Read More

My daughter is 12 year old, she has started biting her nails recently. She bits her nails very nearing to her nail bed edge. It bleeds also due to this. She got infected there due to this. Please tell how to treat the infection caused due to nail biting?

127 Views v

suffering from bacterial paronychia.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation ...  Read More

There is pain around the nail in all the fingers Is it because of nail fungus? N i also have the habbit of nail biting is it because of it?

109 Views v

Stop nail biting..Yes..Mild fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement ...  Read More

Any nutrition diet should i follow for my long-term nail biting habit ? what diet should i follow to overcome this bad habit ?

33 Views v

No diet.. Medicine available for mind control..... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Which is the best nail polish to avoid nail biting ? how can i control my bad nail biting habit ? give me simple advice to control it as soon as possible ?

42 Views v

Medicine available for mind control..... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I'm suffering from a mania of nail biting since from 10 years old, my 10 finger nails are completely damazed and nearby area's skin are also damazed, i dont find any solution for this problem , dont know how to protect my finger nail , its effecting my studies and i cant show my hand in around people , plz give me best solution of counselling to co

...

118 Views v

Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help. Nail bitting is an symptoms of anxiety. Means you must be doing a lot of thinking about future, career, exams, relationships etc. These thoughts, withou ...  Read More

Since childhood I have a very bad habit of picking my nails and biting them if they are uneven. I wish to get over this habit. How can I do so ?

123 Views v

That habit is nothing but your anxiety and thoughts running in your head. As soon as you start tapping on your anxious feeling and other thoughts that bothers you, your habit of biting nails will even ...  Read More

It's been since a long time. If I don't work my hands I tend to rip the skin and nail off them. I don't understand this. And I've been to doctors before, I'm not weak minded. This is a habit I genuinely need to get rid of. Please help. Please.

35 Views v

I understand your concern. However more clarity is needed regarding your problem to decide on the severity of your condition. It might be due to some underlying anxiety or even obsessions. Don't worry ...  Read More

Related Topics:

Symptoms of cheek biting Wisdom teeth biting cheek Body language biting lower lip
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Consult with a dermatologist online

  • 5-min response
  • Share pictures
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Very light black line on thumb nail

 174 Views
Hello, i have a habit of biting nails and recently i have observed that i have got this small thin line o ... Read More

Nails and cuticles

 54 Views
My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of bi ... Read More

Biting puppy

 54 Views
My female puppy is less than 2 months old .. Breed is jonangi .. the only thing it would like to play is ... Read More

Uneven Nails

 61 Views
What to use to make my nails grow as i have nail biting habit so my nails look extremely bad in condition ... Read More

Black skin around nail

 95 Views
Hi From past one year near my ring finger ,near the nail skin has turned black.Iam habitual of biting nai ... Read More