I turn 30 in two weeks and finally took a stand. I’ve been picking/chewing/biting my nails my whole life and decided enough is enough. I went with my best friends and got a full set of gels yesterday, and while it’s only been a day, I feel good about it.2yr ⋅ JoveyJove ⋅ r/calmhands
Finally quit a year ago, today he popped the question and I'm so happy I can proudly show off my beautiful ring. I knew you all would understand how much it means 😊4yr ⋅ canitakemybraoffyet ⋅ r/calmhands
Some jerk didn't agree with what I said in another sub, and decided to look at my post history and use my/our condition as a talking point, Lady, you can't even tell the difference between your own finger and food 😂.4yr ⋅ heytherecatlady ⋅ r/calmhands
After a massive relapse when COVID started, I’m back on track. This is the longest my nails have EVER been!3yr ⋅ PanzerPhoto ⋅ r/calmhands
Painted my super short nails, please laugh with me. Day 1 trying to grow.2yr ⋅ Accomplished-Elks ⋅ r/calmhands
Finally felt confident enough that I truly have kicked the cuticle picking habit, so I got a manicure today. Man it feels good!2yr ⋅ wiggly_wanderer ⋅ r/calmhands
My camera roll is basically all nail progress pictures and I couldn’t be prouder of myself!4yr ⋅ ej1103 ⋅ r/calmhands
I never thought I would see the day that I could post a progress picture here! Four months in2yr ⋅ SatansWinnebago ⋅ r/calmhands
This product is amazing if you pick the skin around your nails: put it on, let it dry, and peel it off. And, it’s nourishing!1yr ⋅ poppybrooke ⋅ r/calmhands
one week of growth! really hoping for a good month with less biting/picking 🥹1yr ⋅ ej1103 ⋅ r/calmhands
I'm trying out this tactic finally. My fingers hurt so much, I just want to be able to stop doing this to myself3yr ⋅ nicih ⋅ r/calmhands
Nail Inspo for the ladies! I used to bite my nails down until they would bleed, but for over a year I’ve stopped and now I’m a nail model and get manicures for free by the best techs in the city! :) dont give up!!!2yr ⋅ Mystoe2 ⋅ r/calmhands
5 months. I never thought it’d be possible to quit. But here I am, and I’ll never go back. Thank you CH2yr ⋅ whalesrnice ⋅ r/calmhands
Relapsed so got my nails done 💅🏼 Being proactive instead of punishing myself!2yr ⋅ sliceofstacy ⋅ r/calmhands
Progress photo! It's been years of recovering and relapsing, but I'm very happy with my nails/cuticles and have learned that one mistake doesn't mean I have to start over.4yr ⋅ weird_weekend ⋅ r/calmhands
Press-ons are a game changer and I wish I discovered them sooner!!2yr ⋅ burntissueslikewoah ⋅ r/calmhands
February 2020 vs today! So proud of my progress and happier than ever with my nails and hands.2yr ⋅ MoonSearcher ⋅ r/calmhands
Unintended consequence of intensive therapy for suicidal behavior. My nails have never been this long or sturdy.2yr ⋅ sendingominously ⋅ r/calmhands
My progress since October 2019 - this is a lifetime achievement for me and I never thought I'd be here...4yr ⋅ katgotthecream ⋅ r/calmhands
I’m afraid I’ve permanently messed up my nails/cuticles. They look better than they have in recent years but now I’m noticing the impact of 10+ years of picking.1yr ⋅ kashi27 ⋅ r/calmhands
If there’s one thing i’m good at, it’s relapsing. Hoping these bad boys last this time.3yr ⋅ haddyboo ⋅ r/calmhands
Please help me. My finger feels like it's on fire, and I can't stop...1yr ⋅ SlickStretch ⋅ r/calmhands
i bit and picked my nails my whole life. these are my natural nails four months after stopping. it’s possible!2yr ⋅ kszark ⋅ r/calmhands
my hands before lockdown vs my hands right now !! I posted in here about 2 months ago when I was a couple weeks in but aHh I cant believe they look like this 😭4yr ⋅ jordygolder ⋅ r/calmhands
After years of anxiety-driven nailbiting and breakage, they’re finally starting to grow almost past my fingertips!3yr ⋅ Vosssssss ⋅ r/calmhands
a few weeks of minimal picking. trying to resist the urge to rip off these hangnails!1yr ⋅ psychodeex ⋅ r/calmhands
Two years in. Progress isn’t linear and I’ve had so many relapses in between but I’m so happy with the progress.1yr ⋅ IntrovertedMuggle ⋅ r/calmhands
2 months progress! loving the sparkly colours now I'm not embarrassed to show my hands 💖1yr ⋅ AniGBI ⋅ r/calmhands
Finally found a nail tech who takes care of my nails and we only do natural nail gel overlay. My nails have never felt this strong and healthy. And this is my natural length! Highly recommend to any nail biter who doesn't want acrylics or hard gel. I've done both and this takes the win.2yr ⋅ Mitaslaksit ⋅ r/calmhands
6 Weeks! First time ever shaping my nails into cute little points!!!3yr ⋅ perpetuallytrying ⋅ r/calmhands
Even when I don't bite for ages, they just end up breaking at work. Very frustrating and disheartening1yr ⋅ rawtoastiscookedough ⋅ r/calmhands
2 months of progress and I’m still shocked every time I see my own cuticles!4yr ⋅ latenightpoutine ⋅ r/calmhands
After 16 years of severe chewing/picking until they bled... I made it! Now to keep them.4yr ⋅ Pavomuticus ⋅ r/calmhands
This has always been my goal: to be able to have natural nails (no polish/dip/gel) and resist the urge to bite. Been going strong since Thanksgiving. So happy :)3yr ⋅ cheeky_nugget ⋅ r/calmhands
Anyone else obsessively clean underneath their nails since quitting?2yr ⋅ EeplesandBeeneenees ⋅ r/calmhands
I’m trying to make 2021 the year of nail care. Life time picker/biter. I make decent progress and then relapse. I told my boyfriend not to propose until my middle nail is grown out. Going to post pictures to see my progress and accountability. Let’s do this!!3yr ⋅ smidgyballs ⋅ r/calmhands
[TW] From November to now. For anyone doubting, I promise you they will come back! You can do this!5yr ⋅ dancepantz ⋅ r/calmhands
I have picked every day of my life since I was a child. I’ve tried countless times to quit but the compulsion is just too strong. But I am so fed up with having bloody, ugly fingers. This post is in hopes that making it public will keep me motivated. Day 1, wish me luck3yr ⋅ a-ravin ⋅ r/calmhands
I haven’t bitten my nails since May 1st! This is the longest I’ve ever gone without biting. Still working on the picking though 😬4yr ⋅ Sunnystateofmind ⋅ r/calmhands
Started wearing press ons from Walgreens, almost in “remission” after almost 20 years of skin biting and picking. Highly recommend3yr ⋅ nethaeva ⋅ r/calmhands
Reusable manicures considered Cheating? Maybe, but I don’t care. I finally don’t have to hide my hands!3yr ⋅ thedeets409 ⋅ r/calmhands
Feb 2021 - Now. Finally made progress through a bunch of relapses. I’ve been a nail biter for 17 years2yr ⋅ IntrovertedMuggle ⋅ r/calmhands
i think i’ve officially broken the habit of BOTH biting and picking! my pointer finger got smashed with a book, but the rest are longer than i’ve ever seen!4yr ⋅ uuoyyyak ⋅ r/calmhands
Officially 2.5 years bite free. My nails are longer and stronger than ever. If I can do it, you can do it!4yr ⋅ livkhaleesi ⋅ r/calmhands
Healthcare worker who proudly stopped biting on 1/1/20. Hands are now wrecked thanks to COVID-19. In tears right now.4yr ⋅ tinyginger ⋅ r/calmhands
Guys, I relapsed so bad... It just hurts and I hate that I still keep on losing this battle. I can barely hold anything because the pulsating sensation.2yr ⋅ koolmeesje ⋅ r/calmhands
Only on day three with no biting-went to the nail salon for the first time in my life. They were so kind and amazing. Gel coat and a total cleaning. While it’s only a couple days, I feel like I CAN do this. All guys should feel empowered to hit up the nail salon!4yr ⋅ nrwy1988 ⋅ r/calmhands
Want to bite these off so badly. I’ve been putting cuticle oil on daily for the last week but they’re looking so rough today 😭1yr ⋅ Commercial_Chart9388 ⋅ r/calmhands
1 month progress after a bad relapse! I think this is the longest they've been since 2018!3yr ⋅ rsarector ⋅ r/calmhands
One month worth of growth! Still need to stop picking the skin but I’m proud of how far I’ve come after biting them all my life!3yr ⋅ darkkitty1991 ⋅ r/calmhands
Some sparkly holiday nail to celebrate 8 months calm! I’m so proud of my progress! I couldn’t have done it without this sub!3yr ⋅ catsandteabags ⋅ r/calmhands
I got my nails done! I find anytime I get my nails done I never pick at my fingers 😌 now I just have to try to grow out my toenails for a pedicure 😬2yr ⋅ arreis-lynn ⋅ r/calmhands
Just wanted to share an uplifting reminder that it DOES get better!!4yr ⋅ queenoftortoises ⋅ r/calmhands
I’ve wanted a pup for so long, and we finally rescued a 4 year old heeler mix! He is calming my anxiety already, and anytime I want to bite or pick, I snuggle him instead.4yr ⋅ ElvisFanatic ⋅ r/calmhands
One year ago, Holo Taco nail polish launched and I vowed to take care of my nails so I could justify buying it. This is the longest they've ever been.3yr ⋅ trashypandaperson ⋅ r/calmhands
22 days bite free. Also 22 days sober from alcohol. Drinking was a trigger.4yr ⋅ RagAndBows ⋅ r/calmhands
If I(31F) can do it, so can you! 8weeks of no cuticle picking. Been picking them since I was a kid.2yr ⋅ dharnis ⋅ r/calmhands
After 20 years of picking and biting, I finally got to a point where I can do my nails myself and they look somewhat good! It’s possible guys!4yr ⋅ IdreamOfPizzaxx ⋅ r/calmhands
one of my nails broke and i didn’t bite the scraggly edges, i filed it down 🙂 can’t believe this is me now. if i can do this anyone can. i believe in everyone here!4yr ⋅ alexandriaaah ⋅ r/calmhands
This is the longest my nails have ever been in my whole life. I've struggled with nail-biting for over 20 years, I am so proud of myself.4yr ⋅ toxik0n ⋅ r/calmhands
50 days bite free. I'm 31 and I have never had nails like this since I was a toddler! Green lines show where the old nails ended.4yr ⋅ knuds1b ⋅ r/calmhands
I've been trying and failing for way to long! This time I will stick to it.4yr ⋅ bexbryony ⋅ r/calmhands
First nail that has grown past my finger! So proud of myself! 32 days bite free!4yr ⋅ tittytittygangbang11 ⋅ r/calmhands
My hands are calm, but my feet are not :( Change feels so impossible, but I'm gonna try.4yr ⋅ escaliere ⋅ r/calmhands
It's not perfect but after 20+ years of being a compulsive biter here's a month of no biting. I decided to paint folk art from back home on them to celebrate4yr ⋅ Carrot_onesie ⋅ r/calmhands
Saw a post on here about acrylics today. I had dip done and added tips for the first time. They can bring them down even shorter than this. I recommend :)3yr ⋅ One_Adhesiveness_983 ⋅ r/calmhands
I never thought I would be proud of my nails. I've actually healed my nail beds and they are rapidly growing , you can see the faint lines of where it used to end. The last step is my cuticles, wish me luck!2yr ⋅ monateru ⋅ r/calmhands
That moment has come for me to say goodbye to this amazing community! I may be back on here for update pics and advice to give, but I have made it guys! Haven’t nibbled in 3 months not even looking back. If you have any questions at all I would love if you messaged me to ask! Thanks for everything!3yr ⋅ GlitteredAllDayLong ⋅ r/calmhands
I will stop picking, go home, trim, and moisturize. Then I will not pick for the rest of the day.2yr ⋅ purplehippotato ⋅ r/calmhands
Months and months of no picking and strong nails, thanks to continuous SNS manicures!2yr ⋅ isntthatcorny ⋅ r/calmhands
Baby steps 👶🏻 Been filing and clipping and trying the positive nail care and my nails are the best they’ve looked since I was in primary school!! Wish me luck!3yr ⋅ sliceofstacy ⋅ r/calmhands
I come from a family of chronic nail biters. I learned to bite from watching them as a child and have been addicted ever since. But today, I’ve decided I want to teach my future children HEALTHY habits only...No more biting!!!3yr ⋅ grandma_seizure ⋅ r/calmhands
Day 2 of my journey lathered on cuticle oil and vaseline with some tape on top hope its nice and moisturised in the morning!!1yr ⋅ f1poop ⋅ r/calmhands
It has been a few weeks and wearing nail polish helps a lot. They're not fully healed but I'm not ashamed of my fingers anymore.4yr ⋅ NordicKitten ⋅ r/calmhands
Gel polish is saving my nails. Writing a master thesis and doing an internship at the same time and I’m trying super hard not to bite ...4yr ⋅ koolmeesje ⋅ r/calmhands
To everyone thinking that their nailbeds will never get longer after biting ! The green line shows how much the nailbed did reattach itself to the nail since I stopped biting. The lighter color under the nail is newly gained lenght. You can do it too ! Argan and olive oil massages really do help !4yr ⋅ koolmeesje ⋅ r/calmhands
I’ve had to file one or two down but I’ve finally cracked it! Hands have never looked so good!3yr ⋅ PowerfulStuff- ⋅ r/calmhands
They ask you how you are and you just have to say you’re fine, even though you’re not fine 😭4yr ⋅ therealrinnian ⋅ r/calmhands
Totally cheating. Got Invisalign a month ago. One of the side benefits is that I can’t bite my nails anymore. I start biting once i take them out to eat. Invisalign takes around a year, hoping that I lose the habit by then.3yr ⋅ Aqualung1 ⋅ r/calmhands
