Bad Habits: Whatchu Got?

April 27, 2009

I’ve been biting my nails for years. I’m pretty sure it’s not an issue of nerves; I do it almost constantly, whether I’m walking or reading a book or having a conversation. I generally feel completely powerless against the urge to gnaw away at my fingernails. I’ve tried to use my own willpower to stop hundreds of times, but that has always failed miserably. I don’t really know the next step to take. I would really like to stop, particularly for reasons of hygeine (for example, preventing against #swineflu…that’s slightly a joke) and social propriety (nailbiting is pretty stinkin’ gross, if I do say so myself), but I think I need to take stronger measures. Do any of you have any experience with this? Ever used any of that pepper-flavored nail polish? I’d love to hear your advice. And if you’ve never been a nailbiter, let’s hear what similar bad habits you have.

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1 Comment to Bad Habits: Whatchu Got?

  1. by Naomi

    On May 7, 2009 at 3:59 am

    I know other people who do this.I think that biting of the nails have become a habit with them.This is not from nerves.

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