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Robert:
- Can perfectionism or stress be a reason for
nail-biting?
Carl:
- This might be true, but I'm not sure one can find
reliable research as to why nail-biting is so
addictive.
Robert:
- ----
Carl:
- Anyway, I think it'd be better not to form an
opinion on the causes of nail-biting without
knowing all the details and scientific facts.
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Some experts say childhood nail-biters are less prone to allergies, presumably because they're exposed to more germs. |
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The most common treatment of this addiction, which is also cheap and widely available, is to apply a bitter-tasting nail polish to the nails. |
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I know some other body-focused repetitive behaviours like skin-picking and the urge to pull out hair, and they sometimes coexist with nail-biting. |
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Doctors state that nail-biting does not only lead to harmful effects in fingers, but also mouth and more generally the digestive system. |
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We can speculate that it's to do with experiencing high levels of anxiety and fear, or being too passionate or impatient about things and events. |