Fingernails/Hangnails

[BebeFleur.]

I chew my fingernails. :/ I know it is bad and gross, and I try no to, but it has become a habit now. I also chew on the skin around my fingernails. I will do this to the point where they will bleed. I don't do it on purpose, I just find myself randomly doing it at times.

What can I do to stop it?
And hangnails, how to prevent them?

Thanks! :)

[TerryBerry622]

there are certain remedies that are sold over the counter
talk to your doctor. I was the same when I was younger
my step mom would put this special nail polish on my nails so whenever i bit or chewed I got a bad taste in my mouth. its called don't bite it
although that whats I used when I was younger so idk if they sell it anymore
Oh it also helps if you have something to play with in your fingers like a piece of rubber or something. and heres a good way to stay away
whenever u bite your nails think of all the dirty bacteria you are ingesting from wiping your bum and front. ewie I wouldn't want that in my stomach.

[BebeFleur.]

I paint my nails to keep from biting my nails, which helps a ton.

Yeah, I find random things like rubber bands that help keep my hands occupied.

I know the germs...but it only helps briefly...
And I wash my hands often. :)

[The LOLer]

Try lemon juice.

[Desuetude]

Done this for 10 years now and my parents have tried every possible thing from bribery to painting on this stuff that tastes like shit. Nothing worked. I would however recommend the nail stuff I used, although I ignored it because the urge to chew my nails was bigger than the taste, it honestly tastes like shit and will most likely prevent you from biting your nails. The one I used was Stop 'n Grow but I'm pretty sure it's only sold in the UK. I'm sure there are many on the market in the US, maybe try a couple of them out?