Hi everyone, I am 17 years old and have been biting my nail severely for as long as i can remember. I never thought much more of it than just a bad habit but I decided to look into it online. I soon saw that this could be a form of OCD called Onychophagia. This really scares me. I never thought it could be such a problem but now Im not so sure. I don't really want to talk to anyone I know about it yet because most likely they will think im over reacting or exaggerating. I think this could be real for me and don't know what I should do about it. I have always wanted to be a psychologist but I never thought I would end up on the other end of this situation. Please let me know what you think or what you think I could do. Thanks
Hello there! I'm so happy that you're here sharing your story, because that's such great step in the right direction to nipping your nail biting in the bud. I don't think that you're over-reacting at all, I think that it's so commendable that you researched it and came here for support. Have you ever mentioned it to your doctor or done research online on how to preclude yourself from nail biting? I think that those would be two first steps that I would take.
And, I think that being on the other side of psychology will only make you that much better and that much more sympathetic and compassionate towards others' situations.
Please let me know if there's anything at all that I can do to help you.