Nail Biters

the_scotsman · 19-03-2007, 08:54 PM

Just wondering how many of you are nail biters?

Its a real bad habit of mine. I've done it as long as I can remember.

I have managed to stop a couple of times for a few months, but just as my nails are starting to look normal again, the biting starts again!

Anyone been able to quit nail biting? Anything I can try? And dont suggest that bitter tasting nail polish stuff, it hasn't stopped me before! lol...

Its never really bothered me as such, when I look at my nails, they dont look that bad, but when I see someone else's hands who has bitten nails, it looks awful.

Anyone got any suggestions?

GXL078 · 19-03-2007, 09:29 PM

Strange thing for a grown man to admit too.

the_scotsman · 19-03-2007, 09:35 PM

you reckon?

I wasn't aware it would be seen as "soft" or "girlie" or that kind of thing lol...

It's just something I would like to stop doing if I can.

BlueRaven · 19-03-2007, 09:42 PM

I bite the nails and the skin around the outside of them.....I bite the skin moreso.

Don't know why, but i've done it since I was 10 or so..

jarridtheruler · 19-03-2007, 10:05 PM

Yeah im the same, i have never had finger nails, its like a drug, i cant stop

uranium_death · 19-03-2007, 10:22 PM

I started biting my nails when I was four.

Towards early university, I used nail clippers cut cit the finger off my skin. The skin in certain areas is thicker due to this.

I used to get real pleasure from literally tearing the skin off my finger. On the opposite side of the nail, I could take the skin down to the 2nd crease. Yep. That bad.

I tried and tried to quit for ages. I would bite a couple thinking, "a couple won't hurt." Then I would do a couple more. I'd be left with maybe 2 fingers with any nail growth, but would think, "they're a bit long now, time to much them."

Back to square one.

ABout 4 months ago, I simply suddenly stopped. Completely unplanned, no stupid resolutions.

Since then, I have bitten the skin a couple of times, but the nails have been untouched and the HUGE infections my fingers once had are dying down.

My fingers are looking better.

I thought I would be a nail biter for life. But I stopped.

I honestly implore any nail biters to do it. Your fingers will look cleaner and far more "normal". Well, mine were totally stuffed (mangled). But they're fixing.

Feathers · 19-03-2007, 10:22 PM

My bad habit is picking the split ends in my hair. It's bad for my hair I know, but I have a metre or so of it..

MITCHAY · 19-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Jeez you guys must be really bored!

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I can say that I have never been compelled to bite my nails.

jarridtheruler · 19-03-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Feathers

My bad habit is picking the split ends in my hair. It's bad for my hair I know, but I have a metre or so of it..

one whole metre of hair!!! Wow thats heaps!!
Im to lazy to even brush my short hair

uranium_death · 19-03-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Jeez you guys must be really bored!

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I can say that I have never been compelled to bite my nails.

Some people smoke, some suck their thumbs, some twirl their hair around their finger, and some people **** their pants.

But for a long time, I bit my nails. I feel I would still get comfort out of it, but I do not feel the need to anymore and feel that I would not get much enjoyment out of it.

Nail biting is the hardest thing I've had in my life to quit, and I did it.

Not about boredom...about stress relief.

BLDNUT01 · 19-03-2007, 10:31 PM

I ve done it for as long as i can remember no real reason think its just bordom but least i dont have to worry about the dirt under them after workin on the car

XRchic · 19-03-2007, 10:31 PM

Some of these replies are scary - the Bar is getting scary actually - time to stop reading about infected fingers and head back to the nice safe technical sections of the forums... LOL.

No, I dont bite my nails. They grow and if they get rough, I just trim them with clippers.

the_scotsman · 19-03-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

Not about boredom...about stress relief.

I reckon thats it....I'm gonna buy myself some kind of stress relief toy and carrfy it around with me. Reading on some forums, it seems thats one thing that can help.

I too bite the skin around my nails as well as the nail itself, which isnt quite as bad, but still a bad habit. Unless you haver the habit, it's very hard to explain why you do it...it's just getting to the stage where I think it looks really awful and something needs to be done.

**Full Noise** · 19-03-2007, 10:43 PM

Looks like another job for the…

Geez, some of these threads are absolute garbage.

MITCHAY · 19-03-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

Some of these replies are scary - the Bar is getting scary actually - time to stop reading about infected fingers and head back to the nice safe technical sections of the forums... LOL.

No, I dont bite my nails. They grow and if they get rough, I just trim them with clippers.

Unlike you, I think I'd be just as confused in the technical sections since I have not a clue

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the_scotsman · 19-03-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Full Noise

Looks like another job for the…

Geez, some of these threads are absolute garbage.

Thanks for your helpful contribution

HLC · 19-03-2007, 10:58 PM

same as threadstarter, including the biting/eating of the skin

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but some of my fingers are a bit iffy anyway being a guitar player... besides, its easier to play without nails.

**Full Noise** · 19-03-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Thanks for your helpful contribution

You’re welcome, Barry. I’m always here to help.

Deadman · 19-03-2007, 11:11 PM

Soon we're going to have threads about wether you scrunch or fold...

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BlueRaven · 19-03-2007, 11:22 PM

Im happy to hear the skin thing...because ive never told anyone and I thought no-one else would do it..

GT290 · 19-03-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Soon we're going to have threads about wether you scrunch or fold...

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Umm I scrunch...lol

XRated · 19-03-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Soon we're going to have threads about wether you scrunch or fold...

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Uhhh we have had that before

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XRchic · 20-03-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Malakai

How about... go **** yourself Full Noise! ********!

Just looking for an excuse to show of some childish graphic. If your not interested in the topic then move on.

Woooah! Take it easy mate!!! Relax.... breathe....

GT290 · 20-03-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

Woooah! Take it easy mate!!! Relax.... breathe....

yeah...have a chew on your nails or take time out to fold man...lol

[Tonko] · 20-03-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Malakai

How about... go **** yourself Full Noise! ********!

Just looking for an excuse to show of some childish graphic. If your not interested in the topic then move on.

That comment is a good excuse,

the_scotsman · 20-03-2007, 01:07 AM

ok...waiting for this thread to be closed...too many stupid smart **** comments...as per usual...don't know why people who are not interested in the topic, come in and ruin it for others....always the same...

[Tonko] · 20-03-2007, 01:12 AM

Your worried about stupid smartass comments in a thread with a stupid topic?
Seriously, who could be interested in who bites their nails?

XRchic · 20-03-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TonkoXR8

Your worried about stupid smartass comments in a thread with a stupid topic?
Seriously, who could be interested in who bites their nails?

Agreed.

Obviously people who do not seem to have much of an interest in Fords - and yes, yes YES we know this is a non car related chat area... WE KNOW. But that shouldnt mean that it is a free-for-all when it comes to ridiculous threads... the "non car related chat" umbrella is not THAT big....

There are plenty of informative, helpful and interesting threads in the Bar without a doubt. Lots of people use it as a place to ask for help in non car related areas - I have done so many times. Many people use it to socialise in some way in a sensible manner. People ask about how laws work, where to get certain jobs, for advice on relationships, how to fix hot water services, what builders to use to build your house, etc, etc... I reckon they are reasonable, just personally.

Threads about people farting, or chewing their nails and fingers off, starting silly word game threads, picking your nose or what time of the day you do a shyte - none of this stuff is helpful, useful, sensible or interesting, even though it is still "non car related chat"....

See this link for more of a guide...

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=55529

DOC · 20-03-2007, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Anyone got any suggestions?

It's all in the mind, do you really want to stop ? my departed dad took my brother ( when we had horses ) yes a nail biter who wanted to stop, and told him he could fix it in a day.

Dipped his fingers in fresh horse poop and told him not to wash them for the day.

never bit his nails again.

duaned · 20-03-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Full Noise

Looks like another job for the…

Geez, some of these threads are absolute garbage.

Cunny Funt! :Reverend:
I also used to bite my nails as a young child. By using clear nail polish I eventually got sick from the taste and have not biten my nails in the 24 years after this event! Damn my nails almost look as good as my wifes! Time to get some grease under them me thinks...