loumeinhart 0 #1 February 17, 2005 my fingers look GREAT after about a week then somehow I start again -- It's a DISGUSTING habit and they sting when I turn on the shower. A buddyjust quit cold turkey and he's pretty pleased got me motivated. I wonder why certain people do this? My dad used to offer me $20 if I quit for 1 month, if he caught me deal was off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 February 17, 2005 I chew other people's fingers. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #3 February 17, 2005 QuoteI chew other people's fingers. She stole my line!~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #4 February 17, 2005 My mom chewed her cuticals and she got nasty scabs. Finally we made her wear gloves for two months and she stopped. My three month old is chewing his fists, but I am sure that has to do with teething... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #5 February 17, 2005 QuoteI chew other people's fingers. chew or suck? Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 February 17, 2005 Are you stalking me again? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #7 February 17, 2005 One of my friends in college used to do that, ick ick ick . Her hands were awful. I remember her buying special nail polish tasted nasty so she wouldn't chew her fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #8 February 17, 2005 QuoteAre you stalking me again? again? when did i stop Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #9 February 17, 2005 QuoteOne of my friends in college used to do that, ick ick ick . Her hands were awful. I remember her buying special nail polish tasted nasty so she wouldn't chew her fingers. i tried that stuff to help me stop biting mine and it didn't work i developed a taste for itgo figure Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #10 February 18, 2005 Sadly I have to say yes. I wont for a long time but, if I have to sit around some then I start again.It truly is like a disease. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #11 February 18, 2005 Yes, I have been a nailbiter forever. When I run out of nails I start chewing on cuticles and when I run out of cuticles I go for the skin. I hate it. My hands look so ugly. I want to change but have no willpower. If someone finds a good way to kick the nailbiting habit please let me know! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #12 February 18, 2005 23 years old and I've been doing it since I was a kid. Doesn't really bother me, although I would like to be able to stop for good (I've stopped countless times, but never stick with it for some reason). It's one of those unconscious habits. The good thing though, is that there's not enough nail for any dirt/grease to get under. This is especially nice when you spend a lot of time working in those environments. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #13 February 18, 2005 Quotemy fingers look GREAT after about a week then somehow I start again -- It's a DISGUSTING habit and they sting when I turn on the shower. A buddyjust quit cold turkey and he's pretty pleased got me motivated. I wonder why certain people do this? My dad used to offer me $20 if I quit for 1 month, if he caught me deal was off! Yea when I was like 3 yrs old, DOH!~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 February 18, 2005 QuoteOne of my friends in college used to do that, ick ick ick . Her hands were awful. I remember her buying special nail polish tasted nasty so she wouldn't chew her fingers. I chew mine too. The "NASTY" nail polish has Qinine in it to make it taste bitter, I love the taste of quinine (bitter lenon & Indian tonic) So I till chew themYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #15 February 18, 2005 if you put super glue on the raw skin above your chewed nails, they won't sting in the shower. Orajel or anbesol will make them stop hurting. In the nail polish section of the grocery store, you will find nail-biter polish. It tastes TERRIBLE. that might help, or at least make you more aware of when you're biting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #16 February 18, 2005 Two of my really good friends do that. I just don't get it, they nibble on their cuticles until they bleed. Ick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white_falcon 0 #17 February 18, 2005 It was my New Years resolution to stop (after 30 yrs) and so far (knock on wood) I have yet to chew. I do still catch myself occasionally but it is getting easier. Wish me luck Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #18 February 18, 2005 yea I took a girl out for coffee and had to hide my nails -i gotta STOP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
