obsessive nail biting

ever since i was little ive biten my nails. in the past year ive gone from biting them when im nervous or bored to hacking at the nail and the skin around them with nail clippers and even scaples. whats wrong with me. i often cant stop until it hurts and there bleeding... what could this be caused by?

[jagster]

I do the same thing mon. I don't ever bite my nails, but I bite the cuticles. I have tried to stop a countless number of times. I came to the conclusion after analyzing what reward the habit gave me (since our brain probably does things to its benefits) that its a security habit. The pain given keeps my mind occupied, and provides comfort (much like kids who carry around a blanket with them all the time). The only real way to stop is to be conscious of what you're doing. Some will put a rubber band on their wrist and snap it whenever they start biting. Try it out.

[susieq87]

I feel it is caused by nerves or anxiety and manifests into nail biting.  If it is a problem, see a doctor for help and move into the solution.

[lucyharris]

I also bite my nails right down as low as possible, most bleed through biting them so far down, I get very embarrassed if anyone mentions my nails, I did once try to get acrylics fitted, but, was told there's not enough natural nail to adhere anything too !
I have to get all my nails the same length, and hate any un smooth bits, my toenails are the same, and they really hurt ,sometimes ! I can't even wear shoes
doe's anyone else bite this appaulingly ? i'd love to hear if you do

[uncontrolablelove]

yes i bite my nails this bad also and hate how the unsmooth parts snag on any material and they can't put fake nails on me either and my toenails are the same way also and band shoes kill me in marching season. I've tried manicures every month to that horrid nail polish and i hate gloves and never use them due to the snagging and when ever my boyfirend looks at my nails i hide them as much as possible because of the embarassment id love to hear some of your ideas on how to help quit it seems impossible to me

[xexe]

awhh. i know the feeling.. i hide my nails around people. but not my boyfriend. his seen them to many times anyway lol i get anoyed when anyone tryed to stop me though.. i bite all around my nails, ive tryed liquid to make a horrible taste in ur mouth.. doesent work. i over come the taste >:D erm.. mustard.. and. gloves, but i end up taking them off. ;l x