You probably already know that nail biting has negative consequences. Physically, It harms the nail, weakens the surrounding tissue, and even damages your teeth.
While this is not the most extreme form of self-harm, it can be uncomfortable, your fingers can bleed and they can become infected.
It doesn’t look nice to bite your nails. Right? Most people will admit they hate this habit, but cannot seem to stop.
You need to stop this before it gets out of hand (no pun intended). Luckily, hypnosis for nail biting can help.
Many people use hypnosis for stress reduction, pain management, quitting smoking, for better mental performance, and much more. But hypnosis for nail biting is something that most people don’t know about.
Why Do People Do Nail Biting?
1. Nervousness
People often get nervous when performing in front of an audience, which is very hard to control. Then, they start to get excited, and their nerves take over. Finally, they lose their self-control and start biting their fingernails- often unconsciously.
Nervous people can become anxious about simple tasks, such as going to a grocery store or speaking in public. This can make them want to bite their nails in a subconscious attempt to calm themselves down.
2. Lack of Confidence
As a multi-award winning clinic, we have worked with countless people on a vast range of issues such as chronic pain, PTSD, migraines, insomnia, tinnitus, OCD, anxiety and many other medically-diagnosed issues. They are in disbelief how seemingly easy the process is.
People who do nail biting may lack in self-confidence. For this reason, they are more likely to bite their nails when they feel insecure or anxious. We work at the deeper level to resolve self-doubt and limiting beliefs.
3. Attention-Seeking Behaviour
Many people need to feel noticed. So when they feel like nobody notices them, they often do things that will bring attention.
For example, one thing they can do is bite their nails. This allows them to be noticed, as other people will notice the nail marks and be curious about what made them. It’s as if they are telling them to pay attention to them.
People may also notice the actual action, some may even find it annoying. But this draw of attention can be another reason for nail biting.
4. Negative Thinking
If you always find yourself being negative, you may start to develop an obsessive thought that will cause you to bite your nails. You may say things like, “My nails will never grow back”, or “I’ll never find someone to love me.” Your mind starts to think that no one else will want you because you have imperfections.
What Is Hypnosis For Nail Biting?
If you can strengthen your self-control, you’ll never have to deal with the nasty consequences of biting your nails. Instead, you can learn how to control these urges and avoid the resulting problems.
Hypnosis may seem like a weird thing to try, but it works! It’s a natural state of mind. For example, you may get sleepy during a movie or drift off to sleep during a lecture. That’s because your brain waves slow down during hypnosis. You may not realise, but you are experiencing a state of hypnosis every day. Day-dreaming or zoning out is reflective of this hypnotic state.
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So hypnosis isn’t just something you do at the end of a session. It’s an everyday part of life. It helps you relax, reduce stress, and even get through an exam. So if you can learn to use hypnosis to help your nails, you can help yourself. And you can enjoy a healthier life.
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