By b5b0n36 - 06/03/2016 02:38 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I rubbed chilli powder on my fingers in an attempt to kick the habit of biting my nails. Ten minutes later I went to the bathroom. It still burns. FML
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b5b0n36 27

hey, OP here. thanks for the suggestion! I will look into it cause chilli powder was a horrible disaster hahaha

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BlueBaronBitch 22

I believe they have a nail polish you can put on your nails that tastes bad when you try to bite them, seems a lot better than chili powder

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CrazyChiC42 10

Next time try vinegar or clear nail polish. They also make polish for this purpose.

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Rich531 21

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xChaos 29

Yeah **** nail polish am I right

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Rich531 21

sorry that I didn't come up with a better joke. I guess I let first comment get to my head

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corky1992 33

Probably should have went to the bathroom first lol..or at least remembered to wash your hands first.

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CrazyChiC42 10

Next time try vinegar or clear nail polish. They also make polish for this purpose.

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Enslaved 36

I stopped biting my nails years ago by always keeping a nail clippers on my key ring. I trim them super short and keep them smooth so I'm not tempted to bite the jagged edges. Worked for me.

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IssacB 14

That sucks OP. However, it was only 10min later and you could probably feel it on your hands. I feel like you should have remembered and been more careful

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LH_FIRE_22 12

...you know they make actual stuff to put on your nails, right?

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Feklfekl2222 32

Chilli powder probably works out an awful lot cheaper. OP thought they'd be saving a bit of money

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briiwantsacookie 14

You're lucky you didn't rub your eyes Lmfao

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rocksmith 15

I feel like that is what they meant

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ldhull 16

Wear gloves or chew gum. That should help you with the habit. Hope this helps!

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BlueBaronBitch 22

Pardon my asking, I'm actually curious, but how would chewing gum make someone not bite their nails?

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Dynosaur_dollie 38

You're already busy chewing something else, so you'd probably be less likely to chew your nails. Most people don't chew their nails while they eat.

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BlueBaronBitch 22

I believe they have a nail polish you can put on your nails that tastes bad when you try to bite them, seems a lot better than chili powder

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BlueBaronBitch 22

Why not just reapply it then? Also might depend on the brand

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Kailayla 29

Yeah you definitely need to reapply it. I had to reapply mine after two days.

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fohfuucba 21

It doesn't work that well, I'll be honest. Yes, I was reapplying it, it just didn't help the habit because it's a compulsion connected to my anxiety/mood disorder.

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b5b0n36 27

hey, OP here. thanks for the suggestion! I will look into it cause chilli powder was a horrible disaster hahaha

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wow2mylife 25

or put nail polish on the tips of your figures

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amazed_71 14

It's called no bite and you can get it from walgreens

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negb 30

Sally Hanson has a clear coat that you put on your nails that taste bad.

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TacoMan32 21

I like to believe that OPs profile picture was his reaction to the burning sensation

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pl0xs3rver 45

There is, but you can get used to it after a while. That's what happened to me.

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utrax 23

We all know that shit doesn't actually work.

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EvilLittleGirl 24

Umm wear nails? maybe acrylics so you can't bite into them

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kkhk1 7

Same here, I've tried the nail polish but as soon as I become worried I bite my nails anyway

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