Anyone here bite their nails?
By GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11833)
June 15, 2008 9:44am CST
I'm ashamed to say that my nails are a complete disaster. They're all different lengths, and nibbled around the edges. My excuse is that they are quite soft, so break fairly easily. Unfortunately, when they do I just cannot resist worrying at a rough edge with my teeth and before I know it any nail I had has gone.
So is there anyone else with this horrible habit? Do you bite your nails?
If you have any suggestions about how to stop, I'd love to hear them.
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5 responses
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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16 Jun 08
I don't but my wife does. It's being married to me that does it to her. I don't believe that there is any effective cure except willpower. She has tried all sorts and always ends up snacking on her nails whilst watching the soaps or weepy movies etc. I suspect that it is a stress related thing and that people bite their nails without even realizing that they are doing it. You could try soaking them in chicken poo. Maybe the grossness of that would put you off!! Yuk!
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@GreenMoo (11833)
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16 Jun 08
But what's my excuse, I'm not married to you?!
Will power is all very well, but most of the time i dont' even realise that I'm doing it. I've asked OH to tell me off when he catches me nibbling, but it just tends to irritate me which is worse than the habit I'm trying to break!
As for the chicken poo, I suppose it would get me out of cooking! Not a bad plan at all.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
16 Jun 08
When I was youger I sometimes would bite my nails but never infront of anyone.Now if I do bite them it is because one is broke and i wanna get them all lower before I file them . I have never been one to have all different lengths. Polish is always good and something that will make it strong , can be found in any store 
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@ellie333 (21016)
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15 Jun 08
Hi GreenMoo, Try Sally Hansen hard as nails. It is a clear varnish that really does strenghten nails around about $8 a bottle but well with it. You will find that you go from no nails to short nails in about a week and because they are stronger they won't break and therefore you won't be tempted to have a nibble. Ellie :D
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@antony2best (583)
• India
15 Jun 08
sometimes i do bite my nails but not in front of anyone.for instance if you are watching a match and its going to have a close finish then i tend to bite my nails
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@william2233 (225)
• Concord, California
15 Jun 08
Yes, I bite my nails. Chipped a tooth last year. hasn't stopped me yet. no ideas to stop yet
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