Posted by rskontos on September 16, 2008, at 12:18:03
In reply to Re: Medication for nail biting, posted by Polarbear206 on September 16, 2008, at 10:27:00
I have bitten my nails all my life and I have anxiety issues including panic attacks. So I do think that you can be nail bitter and it not just be a lack of self control issue. It can be part of a mental disorder. I have stopped it so much with the help of benzos for my panic attacks and the general anxiety i have experienced so much. i hate to go out in public as well. but then I have other nervous habits that is from anxiety. Could this be part of your problem, anxiety?
It has taken me a long time to learn to recognize my anxiety for it is. I had to see a p-doc and with his help and therapy learn that I was having panic attacks.
(I also now have manicures so I am accountable for my hands to a manicurist. It helps having her see my hands so often. I have a standing appt. so I won't cancel on her.
These are ways I have helped control my problem. There are probably many more.
rsk
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