Do you bite your nails? Here are the fastest ways to quit biting nails forever

Most people don't remember when they started biting nails. But the phenomenon usually begins at an extremely young age. If not put to an end, it can continue to be a habit even as one grows old. Sometimes nail biting can be an indication for emotional or mental stress and can be a sign of nervousness. It is also done by people when they are bored, feeling insecure, anxious or even hungry in some cases. 

Either way, the habit is not good and needs to be put to an end for the following reasons:

Biting nails can make you sick. Hands are the main place where germs tend to settle from everything that you have touched. You are putting those very fingers into your mouth multiple times a day and directly transporting the germs to your digestive system and increasing your chances of falling terribly sick. 

Biting nails can make them grow back in a weird shape. The sharpness of teeth can damage the tissues around your nails and destroy the natural way in which they grow giving one abnormal looking nails. 

Biting nails can ruin your jaw/smile as you can chip your teeth by constantly biting your brittle nails. 

Ways to stop biting nails:

Biting nails is a habit that cannot be stopped overnight. But put these steps into practice to get rid of the problem forever. 

Keep your nails short

Make sure to keep cutting your nails. When there is not enough nail to bite, it will not feel as satisfying as it usually does when the nail is longer. 

Get help

Start by visiting a psychologist or therapist who can help you out in cutting down from biting your nails by finding other ways of reinforcing that energy. 

Find your trigger

Take note of how you feel when you are biting your nails. One you know how you are feeling when you bite your nails, you can find other ways to cope. 

Keep your mouth and hands busy

Munch on something light through the day like gum. Keep your hands busy - keep clicking on a pen or keep a stress ball close by to help you take your stress out. 

Get a manicure

Spend your money and splurge on a manicure. This way every time you go to bite your nails you will be reminded of how much money you spent to ensure your hands look good!