First mental break down in a long time. Anxiety kicked in during my neuroanatomy exam, in which I've falled, and now not only can't I stop putting my fingers in my mouth but I also they are really hurting and sensible. Any tips to get back on track smoothly?5yr ⋅ n3r3ida ⋅ r/calmhands
Got this thing to count the number of times I catch myself about to go at it. Busy day today.6yr ⋅ kyoob ⋅ r/calmhands
Never realized how biting the surrounding skin affected my fingers until I went swimming6yr ⋅ Tuliparin ⋅ r/calmhands
3 months of progress. Never ever believed I'd live to see my nails past my fingertips. I think I've finally beaten this lifelong habit.6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/calmhands
Happy 2018! Just over 2 months bite free. Still a long way to go but I’m happy with my progress so far6yr ⋅ livkhaleesi ⋅ r/calmhands
2 months progress! Bless gel nail polish. Longest they’ve ever been since 5th grade, I’m now a sophomore in college 😅6yr ⋅ hillgerb ⋅ r/calmhands
Day 1: ready to kick my final vice... I've beaten alcohol, cigarettes, and an eating disorder. Surely I can tackle this. I'm posting here for accountability and support. Gonna try cold turkey first and if that doesn't work, I'll strategize on my next plan.5yr ⋅ ho_dork ⋅ r/calmhands
[Picture Trigger Warning] Temptation vs Visual confirmation of pain and blood.6yr ⋅ kcirvam ⋅ r/calmhands
I know it's not much but after nearly 30 years of non stop biting, this really feels like progress (day 1 on the left and day 10 on the right).7yr ⋅ tlelepale ⋅ r/calmhands
hi can someone tell me what to do with this ingrown fingernail it hurt so bad.3wk ⋅ lzukii ⋅ r/calmhands
Does anyone have advice on how I can stop biting my nails? Maybe I could go a day or two without biting but then I bite again without realizing. I can get my mind off wanting to bite but then I unconsciously bite them. I want to grow them out but it seems impossible.2yr ⋅ Any_University732 ⋅ r/calmhands
(Picture warning) I work in a kitchen and can't wear nail polish. What can I do to help me stop biting and peeling my cuticles?4yr ⋅ moonstonedd ⋅ r/calmhands
Potential TW: My nails after not biting for 24 hours. I have bit them for 20 years and I am posting them publicly to keep myself accountable!7yr ⋅ MerryMochi ⋅ r/calmhands
My thoughtful partner introduced me to this sub tonight. I’m feeling very determined and inspired to get my biting and picking under control!6yr ⋅ MeganKB18 ⋅ r/calmhands
Help. I don’t bite my nails but I do pick and rub at the skin surrounding them with my fingers6mo ⋅ hoenybun ⋅ r/calmhands
Looking for advice, if i use a plaster, i will move elsewhere, any ideas?6yr ⋅ Rock_Collecting_Cat ⋅ r/calmhands
I bought this nail polish and nail sticker combo back in November 2014 after feeling inspired, but I’ve never been able to use them until now. Feeling festive for Christmas!5yr ⋅ TinyAdministrator ⋅ r/calmhands
This month will be 2 years since I stopped biting my nails! The skin picking is still there though6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/calmhands
not perfect, but it's been a week or two without any serious cuticle damage/blood!8yr ⋅ mermaidundercover ⋅ r/calmhands
It's been a month since I've picked/chewed my nails. Can't seem to get my pointer fingernail to grow..6yr ⋅ smidgyballs ⋅ r/calmhands
I've been using a worry/fidget ring to try and stop biting my nails and it has worked great so far7yr ⋅ svanravens ⋅ r/calmhands
Looking at almost a month of no biting. Galaxy nail polish celebration!7yr ⋅ PM_ME_UR_VULTURES ⋅ r/calmhands
This is my 1st post in the sub and this is the state of my hand. (Please read the comment for full story)5yr ⋅ isaonreddit ⋅ r/calmhands
Last year I had very long beautiful nails I loved to paint. Over the last few months Ive developed a terrible nail biting habit, even in my sleep. Putting on fake nails today...any advice is appreciated.5yr ⋅ satanic-sloth ⋅ r/calmhands
I did some nail art for the first time in my life!! You guys can totally do it!! Keep with it!8yr ⋅ Lady_Terminator_ ⋅ r/calmhands
About 7 weeks progress. Consistent manicures every 2 weeks. Keep it up kids! Took me 30 years...5yr ⋅ burt_macklina ⋅ r/calmhands
Haven't bitten since December! Does anyone know why there are weird lines of discolouration on the whites?6yr ⋅ Onepunchmysoul ⋅ r/calmhands
Last Year vs. This Year [trigger warning] I have finally reached a place where I am happy with my nails. There's still more progress to be made but I have finally stopped obsessively picking and ripping off my nails and picking at my cuticles.7yr ⋅ whiteygonzalez ⋅ r/calmhands
I posted on here almost a year ago about my progress but relapsed a month or two ago pretty badly and now I’m paying the consequences :( the nail bed on my middle finger is super fucked. Anyone else have their nails grow out unevenly like this?5yr ⋅ kryssel ⋅ r/calmhands
Almost a month of no biting! This is the longest my natural nails have ever been. I never want to go back.6yr ⋅ rowboat40 ⋅ r/calmhands
Update: 24 days and counting. I’m so happy with how they look. I’ve also stopped biting the skin around my nails!6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/calmhands
Late post but I've made it past 30 days of no nail biting! Still working on the cuticle picking, but progress is progress.6yr ⋅ tlelepale ⋅ r/calmhands
was doing so good, until i became anxious ... been tearing the skin around my nails since i was a child. used to get acrylics because that was the only way i could stop, but i can’t afford it anymore. posting because i’m really going to try to stop even though finals week is stressing me out.5yr ⋅ beccalovesbunnies ⋅ r/calmhands
[Trigger] I have a serious biting problem and I would do anything to quit.8yr ⋅ madmike6537 ⋅ r/calmhands
Two products that have helped keep my nails strong and cuticles soft. Still a long way to go, but I’m getting there!6yr ⋅ headlining1995 ⋅ r/calmhands
Guys, it can be done. Here's a picture of my hands at approximately 2 months8yr ⋅ maguarda ⋅ r/calmhands
Hey I just wanted to know why my nail bed looks like this, it fell off yesterday after I had a black nail for nearly 3 weeks, it doesn’t smell the nicest and looks disgusting, what can I do and how can I help it ?1yr ⋅ Ok_Wish5277 ⋅ r/calmhands
[Picture trigger warning] I pick/bite whenever I'm stressed or anxious or feeling low... it's been a difficult week.5yr ⋅ EvaJuno ⋅ r/calmhands
It's been abour a month since i've bit my nails! Ive tried so many times to kick the habit but this is the furthest ove come. I'm still working on not picking or biting the skin and cuticles but I'm super happy I've come this far.5yr ⋅ Bri_Rex6 ⋅ r/calmhands
Been painting my nails this summer to keep myself from biting. Getting better at it.7yr ⋅ sweaty-cat ⋅ r/calmhands
Four weeks bite free! Nail envy, almond oil and lots of TLC. As a lifelong biter, I'm proud.8yr ⋅ mermaidqueen ⋅ r/calmhands
New beginnings!! Finally grew them out enough to get a gel mani. No going back this time!!5yr ⋅ Peachhykeen ⋅ r/calmhands
Fidget Cube came in the mail today. Here's to fighting my finger picking habit!7yr ⋅ malletsnstixchik ⋅ r/calmhands
My 1.5 year old son has started picking his fingers. I wasn't aware this issue could start so young.7yr ⋅ spigmo ⋅ r/calmhands
I lost my worry stone about 1 month ago and my picking got pretty bad. This morning I found it and I could not be happier!!!5yr ⋅ _coldbody ⋅ r/calmhands
I have been a compulsive picker my whole life. because of this community, my hands have never looked better.5yr ⋅ nihilismdsntxist ⋅ r/calmhands
Results: Vit E + fish oil every day + Sally Hansen hard as nails...then I relapsed :(5yr ⋅ lovely8 ⋅ r/calmhands
3 months in, this time with nail polish! If you read this you can do it!!!6yr ⋅ ScreechingSalad_x5 ⋅ r/calmhands
10 day cuticle streak! These babies have been oiled nearly to death8yr ⋅ lapispimpernel ⋅ r/calmhands
I started to pick at my skin again, once one nail broke I chewed the rest right off. So much for progress :’(5yr ⋅ mmawiaa ⋅ r/calmhands
Four months no picking or biting! Reward - treated myself to a gel manicure8yr ⋅ 404NotFoundUser ⋅ r/calmhands
Completely happy to answer any questions anyone has. I understand my “before” is not severe compared to some in this sub, however they were so thin they could be poked through5yr ⋅ AnnaAerials ⋅ r/calmhands
things i got to help cover and stop biting! starting today. let me know if you have any more suggestions!6yr ⋅ dgafhay ⋅ r/calmhands
After 25 years biting my nails, now I can take pictures of my fingers handling things or write things in front of other people with no shame. Been 3 months now and I have never been so happy :)6yr ⋅ Daniel-sp ⋅ r/calmhands
Does anyone else get splits in their nails at the bottom of the free edge? Now do I stop this?6yr ⋅ cemterysong ⋅ r/calmhands
I’m proud of my progress. Some days I find myself nibbling, but I’m trying.6yr ⋅ monikashh ⋅ r/calmhands
Any advice on how to keep minor setbacks from becoming major ones? No matter how long it's been, I feel like I'm just one break or stressful day from chewing. Back to day one again4yr ⋅ walallie ⋅ r/calmhands
I picked at my cuticles so much I accidentally peeled off bits of my nail and exposed the nail bed. Anyone who’s done similar, did your nail grow back out okay?2yr ⋅ HAG4_WATER_CREMATION ⋅ r/calmhands
I’ve bitten my nails and picked at my cuticles for 7+ years. One month progress. Garlic is my saviour. Still working on my left hand cuticles. Any tips?5yr ⋅ schrodingersotter ⋅ r/calmhands
About a month or two of no biting... I'm really pleased with how normal they look!8yr ⋅ IAmCacao ⋅ r/calmhands
I’ve been going strong since May on the no-biting (only one or two individual finger relapses)!! I’m still a heavy skin picker/biter especially since it’s the winter, but to reward myself for actually having nails I decided to get a gel manicure.5yr ⋅ rowboat40 ⋅ r/calmhands
Progress!! After sticking w a combo of acrylics to grow my nails out and some potent no bite, I am bite free for almost a month :’)5yr ⋅ strangebadgerbabe ⋅ r/calmhands
My progress after 2 months of anti anxiety meds. I actually have to cut my nails!8yr ⋅ twiggyl ⋅ r/calmhands
Do they have little poker chips to celebrate these milestones, too? (X-post from r/AdviceAnimals)8yr ⋅ Prophylur ⋅ r/calmhands
I got Hard as Nails and Miracle Grow from Sally Hansen, and some new pretty polish :) Day one5yr ⋅ knburky ⋅ r/calmhands
3 months bite free! i wish i could show you what my nails looked like before but i’d take pictures of my hands then delete instantly because i was really insecure about them. but now, i am really proud of myself and my hands5yr ⋅ cisheterpatriarchy ⋅ r/calmhands
3 weeks of progression (after gel). Steps taken: 1) gels applied to stop biting, 2) cuticle oil applied 2x a day to prevent picking, 3) mindfulness, 4) self-care (more details in comments)5yr ⋅ my2wins ⋅ r/calmhands
Well, 1 Month of progress gone just like that. Stress kicked in. Nails lost, Uni won and I hate myself now.6yr ⋅ theDreamergurl ⋅ r/calmhands
Almost a year of no biting, thought I'd try something new! I used to hate anybody seeing my hands and now Im constantly waving them in my friends faces showing off my nails. If I can quit then you definitely can!7yr ⋅ mermaidqueen ⋅ r/calmhands
Treated myself to a dip powder manicure today to celebrate 1 month of no biting/picking!!6yr ⋅ liloau ⋅ r/calmhands
Thank you calmhands!! This is a picture of my nails 3 months bite free!8yr ⋅ Sunnystateofmind ⋅ r/calmhands
3 weeks of no biting! Was hoping to have broken the habit by now, but found myself nibbling today. Posting for accountability8yr ⋅ flowerpuffgirl ⋅ r/calmhands
Finally making progress after 20+ years of biting. Now, how can I help my nail beds grow and minimize the appearance of my white tips?6yr ⋅ Droobie_doobie_doo ⋅ r/calmhands
