A habit of biting your own nails when you’re stressed or thinking about something, causing your nails to be deformed, unattractive, and unsightly, leading to a lack of self-confidence. And if you are chronically biting your nails often and are unable to control yourself, you may be at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
A habit of biting your own nails when you’re stressed or thinking about something, causing your nails to be deformed, unattractive, and unsightly, leading to a lack of self-confidence. And if you are chronically biting your nails often and are unable to control yourself, you may be at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
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A habit of biting your own nails when you’re not paying attention, are distracted, stressed, or even when you have free time. Many people think that it is a habit and does not affect the body. In fact, the habit of biting your own nails can lead to infection from dirt. The shape of the nails is deformed. and may affect the mental condition known as psychiatry. Nails from touching everyday objects spread more easily into the body. Causing health problems to follow
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khomsan Kiat Rungrit Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Provide knowledge about habitsI like to bite my own nails.“At present there is no clear cause. But it can be caused by many factors such as stress, boredom, anxiety, or personal habits thatLikes to bite nailsIn addition, genetics is another cause of nail biting.
Found more in females than males.
Nail biting behaviorThe most common ones are during childhood. But it is also common in teenagers and adults. The habit of biting nails occurs more in females than in males. And the habit of biting nails can be caused by perfectionism. There is high pressure on oneself, which makes it difficult to perform.stressIt comes out through behavior such as biting nails, pulling hair, pulling or rubbing the skin in various areas such as the nose, nails, and lips.
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cause
To manage emotions such as sadness, worry, boredom, familiar behaviors when concentrating such as reading, thinking about work, mental health problems such as depression ADHD Anxiety disorder
People who bite their nails, how do they feel?
Uneasy or anxious Stressed from family relationship problems Studying and working feels relieved. Happy after biting your nails, ashamed, or guilty when you see the condition of your skin and nails Afraid that others will see your nails
Risks of nail biting
deformed nails
Biting your nails damages the nail tissue. As a result, the newly created tissue has an abnormal shape. Deformed from the original
infect
Biting your nails can increase your risk of infection. Because nails are a source of germs that occur from using your hands to handle objects in everyday life. Biting your nails risks introducing germs into your body. In addition, biting your nails can cause the skin around the nails to fall off or cause wounds, which can allow germs to enter the body as well.
Damaged teeth
Biting your nails can have negative effects on your dental health, such as cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. In addition, it can result in abnormalities in the jaw or jawbone.
Personality towards people around you
It causes a loss of confidence and good personality towards the people around you.
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Biting your nails frequently puts you at risk of infection.
Biting your nails not only makes your nails unattractive. There is also a risk of germs and bacteria that come from the mouth, including germs stuck around the nails from touching everyday objects, spreading into the body more easily. This causes health problems such as nail fungus. Oral and throat problems caused by infection And the flesh around the finger is inflamed and infected.
What type of nail biting is considered a psychiatric disorder?
actionBiting your nailsyourself if it doesn’t happen often or on a regular basis Until it causes problems in everyday life such as infection, arguments in the family or people around you, there is no danger. You just need to change your behavior.
But if you bite your nails too seriously Can’t stop myself and biting nails causing negative consequences Symptoms like this may be considered conditions of anxiety, depression, ADHD, orNail biting disease (onychophagia) It is a term used to refer to people who have the habit of biting their nails regularly or chronically. which will have the following symptoms
Biting your nails while distracted I didn’t realize I was biting my nails. Biting your nails until they are deformed or have a wound. Feeling ashamed of your nails. Try not to let anyone see your fingernails. There are other symptoms associated with nail biting, such as pulling hair, scratching the skin, biting the lip, or shaking the leg, having to frequently argue with others. Due to the behavior of biting your own nails
How to prevent Biting your nails
Cut your nails short. Apply cream or gel to moisturize your hands. Apply wormwood or other bitter ingredients to your fingers, paint your nails, decorate your nails, put on bandages, wear gloves, and chew gum to keep your mouth busy. Cope with various emotional states correctly by relaxing your brain and emotions, such as getting enough sleep, exercising, and meditating. If you have serious emotional problems, you should consult a doctor. Gradually change your behavior little by little.
The habit of biting one’s own nails results in both physical and mental health problems. You should observe your own behavior, emotions, and feelings carefully. If you are unable to control yourself, you should see a doctor for proper diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.
refer : Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
2023-10-14 04:05:00
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