Ever Wondered Why We Bite Our Nails And What Happens Afterwards? | The Breakfast Club | News18

The life is full of questions. Why am I feeling so bloated? Why do I get midnight cravings when I've had a hearty meal? Why am I yawning after seeing someone else yawn? Well, these are basic questions and you often wonder what the science behind this is. So we'll be telling you all about some common habits that millions are guilty of. Today we look at nail biting. I also like them. Do you bite your nails often without even realizing it? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Not one, but millions of people are guilty of this unknowing little habit. And if you don't believe us, just take a look around. You'll definitely spot someone nibbling on their nails. But why? Nail biting or onychophagia is an oral compulsive habit and more than just a bad habit. It's not just stress that triggers this behaviour for some, it's a habit formed in childhood, picked up from observing parents or siblings. Let's get an expert to tell us more about this habit. In children, nail biting does not start before the age of three or four years. The rates of nail biting in children between the ages of seven and 10 years is between 20 and 30% and in develops sense it is around 45%. As the research says, it's more like our brains way of coping. When we are anxious, our body wants to do something to distract or comfort us and that's when we bite our nails. To understand the Causeway of nail biting, it is important to know that nail biting may be associated with impulse control disorder or may be a part of impulse control disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder. Nail biting may also be associated or be a manifestation of another psychiatric disorder like anxiety, depressive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Turet syndrome or be part of self injurious behaviour or intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder. In children, nail biting may be a manifestation of anxiety. As a disorder, it is hypothesized that nail biting may reduce anxiety. I'll bet temporary nail biting provides a peculiar comfort, much like how some people fidget with objects when feeling restless or lost in thoughts. The feeling of biting nails can be oddly pleasing for some. But what comes later isn't as pleasant. Damaged nails, infections, or even dental issues. So how do we kick this habit? In healthy children, nail biting is usually temporary and does not last very long. In pathological nail biting, the frequency, intensity and duration of nail biting is higher than in those who are having a healthy nail biting. To stop this habit, we can inculcate mindfulness techniques like playing with stress balls, keeping your nails short or using bitter nail Polish can also help prevent nail biting. Now you know the why. We hope you take care of your health and lesbian.