Stop Nail Biting

Do you want to get rid of the nasty habit of nail biting? You are not alone, statistics show that nail biting is present among up to 30% children, 44% of adolescents and 29% of adults. It is a problem that in the vast majority of cases is hard to get rid of and can bring some negative side effects to your health.

Nail biting starts almost without noticing it, and it slowly becomes a habit we have in times of worrying, stress, anxiety, boredom or even hunger. In this hubpage you'll learn some information that will help you stop nail biting.

Nail biting can seem frustrating as the underlying reasons can be varied. However common knowledge is that it is something psychological taking place in the subconscious.

"Normal" nail biting start as a result of trying to cope with anxiety, stress levels, boredom or hunger, but on the other end of the spectrum, nail biting is also a sign of other mental or emotional disorders, like obsessive compulsion. In this state people are not even aware that they are biting their nails - not even when they have reached the flesh! Of course these are the most severe cases of nail biting. Other people bite their nails while sleeping as an unconscious habit.

Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy

Subliminal suggestions and hypnosis are used with great success in the treatment of nail biting. You can find tapes or even mp3 downloads that will help you in your battle against nail biting. On the other hand is more powerful to go to ana ctual certified hypnotherapist that will be sure you get rid of nail biting for good.

Nail Polish

Nail polish makes the nail harder to bite and leaves a sour flavor. This method is used to un-learn the behavior. Is a slow process and not suitable for men (who ususally don't use naill polish)

Creams

A better option for men, nail biting creams leave a bitter taste that repel you from biting the nails while at the same time nurture the surrounding skin with vitamins and aloe. The downside is that you have to use this daily until the habit is controlled.

Your will

The cheapest but toughest method. If you haven't tried this, you'll find that it is very hard to unlearn a behavior, even harder than learning it!