How to stop gnawing nails

Each person has its own characteristics and habits. Some of them are adequate, but some are better to refuse. This includes the habit of nailing nails and not only children suffer from it, but also adults. Doctors call this unsightly "weakness" of onhophagia. It causes quite a lot of difficulties, so you should detect the reason for which it is manifested, and get rid of it as early as possible.

Causes of the habit of gnawing nails

In order to eliminate this habit, you need to understand why it occurs. Depending on the age, the root causes can be different. For the kids, the behavior of parents plays an important role. The dependence develops at the age of 4, before that period, as such does not exist. And in adults she may arise due to a constant stress, which accompanies them daily.

The causes of the habit of gnawing nails in children:

1. The unsuccessful example of parents - the child imites them and over time he starts to nibble nails, so adults need to be careful to follow what they are doing with their children, as they very quickly intercept their habits. In order to not be wondering how to dare a child from this habit, you should stop gnawing nails yourself.
2. Often, the child begins to nibble nails just because they are bored, so parents should find him a lesson to distract. The desire to bite the marigold may occur while watching cartoons or a fascinating game. If you don't pay attention to this in time, then in the conscious age you will fight the habit it will be harder.
   

The causes of the appearance of nails in adults:

1. Often, adults begin to spoil the appearance of their nails during the manifestation of internal anxiety - the problems of a household and sexual nature, constant overvoltage and overwork leads to the appearance of a malicious habit. The man is trying to somehow relieve tension and, without thinking about the consequences, begin to spoil their nails.
2. During some entertaining classes, which requires complete concentration. The presence of this habit indicates that a person becomes uncertain and unbalanced in his inner state, so it becomes more difficult to get rid of it. However, it happens that the problem arises from the malice and anger, and in this case it is possible to wait for help only from a psychologist, since complications arise "in the head".

Consequences habits gnawing nails

The problem of spray nails prevents an adult person to be a full member of society. Since the first thing, what people pay attention to know are hands, so they should always look neatly and well-groomed. But if your nails are in an unsightly condition, you are unlikely to be able to make a good impression. On this consequences, the habit of nails are not limited.

Consequence of damage to the nail plate:

1. Small wounds may appear in which the microbes fall and the risk of infection, the suppuration of the fabric around the nail, the deformation of the nail form, etc.
2. Under the nails gather dirt - it falls into the mouth, and then in the stomach and intestines, which leads to poisoning and appearance of parasites.
3. Teeth also suffer from this habit - permanent pressure becomes the cause of inflammation in periodontal, lowering gums and loosening healthy teeth.

The nervous excitement should have their own way out, but sometimes a person stretches to his nails just because he developed a certain reflex, so the habit appears unconsciously. This indicates that it penetrated deeply into consciousness and withdraw it from there it will not be so easy.

Methods of combating habit gnawing nails for children

Sometimes parents do not perceive the habit of their child gnawing the nails seriously, counting on the fact that he will soon stop doing it. However, events can develop differently - the baby can independently get rid of the habit of nailing or this process can turn into a permanent. You can deal with the help of punishment or warnings, and you can also simply scold or apply medical nail polish with a bitter taste. These methods often begin to work, but they are not focused on the cause of symptoms.

If you have noticed that your child gnaws the nails just because he has a negative example in front of his eyes, then it can be studied from this habit, happier-having fingers with a bitter substance, as it is considered the initial stage of development of Onyhophagia. But it happens that the reason is at a psychological level, so a special approach is needed. It should be found out what exactly the child is disturbing - the fear of anything or frequent conflicts of adults, and maybe constant loads caused the appearance of habits.

If you are unable to understand yourself that it could be possible, then you should immediately appeal to the children's psychologist. He will help you deal with your child's fears, and you can save it from ugly and uneven nails.

How not to nibble nails adults

If with a children's habit, it is easier to understand, then with an adult it will not work. She "worked out" years and in this case everything depends on your desire and perseverance. First you need to think about the fact that your manicure can be forever spoiled, and the surrounding will begin to avoid communicating with you. In addition, sooner or later you will bring an infection into an open wound, which will lead to negative consequences and visits to a medical institution.

Methods of treatment:

1. Often, man during the thought process ceases to notice that he begins to nibble nails. This is reflexively, so you need to constantly think about what it is ugly. You can even at home to attach several stickers to the mirror so that this phrase always has before your eyes. In this regard, the thought of ugly nails will stop you and with time you will remove them to gnaw them forever. You only need to connect the idea with action and then the positive result is guaranteed.
2. Remember that nervous cells are not restored, so we will overtake them and try to reduce the risk of concern for trifles. We beat your nervous system and try to carry out more time in the fresh air, do sports or find a favorite activity for yourself - this will help you relax and make you forget that you need to nibble nails in order to get rid of tension.
   
3. Let it be better in the habit of a relaxing bath with a sea salt or flavored foam, a massage of the whole body with aromaasl, a visit to SPA procedures. Prepare for yourself tea based on herbal beam - it will help bring your body in order.
4. Find another lesson for your hands, for example, use seeds. At that moment, when you want to bite your nails, switch to seeds. If you are not a fan of the peeling of sunflower seeds, they can be replaced with rosary or some toy for the development of the movies of the fingers.
5. To stop gnawing your nails on your arms, make them completely different movements, for example, praise lightly into your hands or make hands. The main thing is to choose something useful, without harm to your health, since most often people can replace one bad habit to another, for example, begin to smoke or eat. Both can lead to negative consequences - overweight or lung disease, so it should not be done.
6. Teach yourself to wear a special coin in my pocket so that you can twist it at any time in your hands.
7. If you are a creative person, you can try to do anything from clay, plasticine or even dough. Your fingers will be constantly busy and besides, any of the listed materials will stick to the fingers and leaves their traces, so you can hardly try to taste clay or plasticine.
   
8. It is not necessary to bite the nails - dozen fruits or toothpick, and sometimes even soft children's toys for cutting teeth are helping. However, the last option is better to use at home.
9. Start visiting a manicure salon - the necessary care for your hands and beautiful nails will not allow you to spoil them. Remember that you spent a lot of time and money from the master in order to bring your marigolds in order.
10. Another way out of the situation, but it fits only for girls and women - you can build gel or acrylic nails.
11. Sometimes the adult gnaws nail, because he broke, so you should always have tweezers or a pail with you.
    
12. Ordinary medical gloves will help you throw a malicious habit. First, you can not physically get to the nails. Secondly, it is hot in gloves and this will serve as a strongest motivator, as associations will be partitioned. Remind yourself that if you do not want to constantly walk in gloves, it is better to say goodbye to a bad habit.

To understand why children and adults are banging nails. And no matter how much time you will take it, the main thing is to find later replacement for this lesson and start doing something useful for you.