I have always been a seriously bad nail biter. In the last couple of years I've managed to stop it by having gels put on constantly so my real nails were able to grow. I thought I'd have a break from the gels as they're not good for your nails al the time apparently. I managed to keep my own looking lovely for a few weeks and thought I'd kicked the habit.
Then I tried reducing my ad's & my anxiety & low mood went through the roof! Off came the nails!! It's like I couldn't stop until I'd bitten them all off!
Now I feel so ashamed and self conscious which is making me even more anxious.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it just a bad habit or could it be part of anxiety/depression symptoms? And how do I stop the overwhelming compulsion to do it!!
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Does anyone else bite their nails badly? I do and wondered if it's linked to depression/anxiety?
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Trickymoments · 08/06/2016 16:43
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