Stop biting your finger nails

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Stop Biting your Fingernails

As a Nail Biter I too have faced problems, not once but a number of times. I tried breaking the habit but it never happened. It is something that I suffered with for close to 21 years. Please read this lens to see the different methods there are that you can use to beat your nail biting habit. I will also tell you about the methods that I used that can help you Stop Biting your Fingernails.

Stop Biting your Fingernails - Self help methods

As I continued suffering with my nail biting habit. I came across a number of self help methods that may just help you out. I have mentioned 3 of these below

1. Tie an Elastic to your wrist: One method to stop biting your nails is by introducing a little pain into the equation. All you need is a rubber band or a piece of hard elastic. You will need to tie this to your wrist. Every time you get the urge to bite your nails you will need to pull on the elastic as hard as possible and let go. The repetition of this will hopefully make you stop biting your fingernails.

2. Use Gloves: This is especially good for children but are effective for adults as well. It is advisable to use gloves so that every time you think that you should bite your nails you will find gloves on your hands.

3. Use a Ball: If you can get your hands on stress balls that is a good thing to use to get your mind off biting your nails. It is quite effective for nail biting as it is for stress relief. Try it out.

Stop Biting your Fingernails - Deterrents

If the self help methods do not help you can try Nail biting Deterrents. These come in the form of Polishes or Creams. The cream based ones play a duel role. They act as a deterrent as well as have a formula that help in growing the nail and giving it back shine and luster. Cream based Deterrents are usually favored by women who want to grow their nails. Read some of the Reviews of cream based deterrents that can help Stop Biting your Fingernails.


Polish Based deterrents are equally good and are less messy. If you are a guy and really dont care about growing your nails then this is the best for you. Polish based Deterrents are stronger and more effective. You can read more Reviews of Polish based deterrents that can help Stop Biting your Fingernails here.

Stop Biting your FIngernails - Hypnosis

If self help methods and Deterrents are not your cup of tea then a good way to stop biting your fingernails is hypnosis. Over the years it seems that the procedures and processes have improved and hypnosis is more effective today than it was 10 years ago. A good mode of hypnosis is MP3s which seems to be the in thing with the launch of ipods.

Check out the link for more information on the best Stop Biting your Fingernails Hypnosis.

Stop Biting your Fingernails - What I used to break my habit

I am sure that all of you have heard of the name Anthony (Tony) Robbins. He is the self help Guru that has written a number of books ranging from helping people with Anxiety all the way to breaking Habits. I have used his techniques to get rid of my habit. The videos in this site are not made by him but are using his technique. Check out the review site and see if it is really worth it. So visit the site if you want to Stop Biting your Fingernails

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Hi This is Harold Biggs. I have been a nail biter all my life and have faced a number of embarrassing situations thanks to it. I have come across a nu... more »

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