theory that explains one way or another nail-biting, a lot.But to the end and it does not know what makes people do it.What "nibbles" people ?
Several theories explaining the causes of Onychophagia
1. Manifestation of child neurosis
So say many doctors, explaining that a child who bites his nails, freed in this way from the discomfort and psychological stress.This habit gives a yield of accumulated aggression, while bringing pleasure.Important role played by the fear of the "adult" life (a child with a finger in the mouth, feeling still a little entitled to weakness).
2. Personal reasons
Another source say boredom, inability to do.And often it arises as a result of adult role models (if the parents have a habit of biting his nails, then the child will do the same).By the way, this habit may appear if Nail baby badly cared.Dried baby barb force yourself to get rid of it them.
3. repressed desires
Freud's followers believe this habit analogue of masturbation.But unlike the latter, it is less provocative way to meet that, obviously, it affects its prevalence.
So why is there a need to chew your nails?
Onychophagia (need to bite his nails) often occurs in people who are unable to express their negative emotions.Such a way of behavior referred to as self-aggression, that is, to such aggression, which is aimed at himself.This is a peculiar way of self-deprecation, self-accusation related to the subconscious symbolic attitude to nails like the claws of an animal, that is, as a means of protection and display of power.Thus, biting his nails, as if a person is trying to hide his aggression directed at others.
These features are characteristic, as a rule, for people insecure, timid, or vice versa, energetic, confident, but I understand that the situation does not allow them to express the power of emotions experienced and the overwhelming emotions consciously.
saddest thing in the habit of biting his nails - that their raunchy, depressing kind of makes people even more disgusted with myself and as a result, increases their desire to chew.Here's a vicious circle.How to break out of it?
What to do if you have seen Onychophagia?
In order to help themselves cope with this habit, you need to want to get rid of it.You should not blame yourself for the fact that time and again proved your fingers in your mouth.We need to create conditions that will make you give up on it.
Men simply get rid of this dubious pleasure.He is enough to put on a special nail varnish, which has an unpleasant taste, batter obsessive desire.In addition, this varnish is composed of a vitamin complex that helps your nails take a proper look.Physicians are advised to apply it every two days, the remains of an old pre-wash.
And women should make a beautiful manicure with false acrylic nails.Any of the fair sex would be nice to look at your fingers, as this will significantly increase self-esteem and help keep the bad habit.In addition, acrylic is very inconvenient for the nibble.
Those who are watching at increased irritability, insomnia, eating disorders, impulsivity, should seek support from specialists.A man, biting nails, "nibbles" itself, which means you need to find out the cause of the condition and prescribe treatment.
