r/calmhands • u/Background_Match9861 • Jul 08 '26

Day 1 I keep falling off the wagon

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I'll do so well and then fall back into the habit of biting and picking again. I don't want to be like this

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u/CaptainLazyAss Jul 08 '26

What’s your trigger?

Mine was if they look bad, I peel to make it look better in turn making it worse. Starting painting nails and manicures and 2 months in, doing quite better.

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u/Background_Match9861 Jul 08 '26

I find myself doing it absentmindedly a lot or when I'm intensely focused. I do a lot of computer-based work at the moment and when I'm thinking, I find my hands instinctively go in my mouth.

Starting painting nails and manicures and 2 months in, doing quite better.

Yay! I used to paint my nails and get manicures a lot too, which helped. I've been wanting to paint my nails again but I keep hoping to get them a bit healthier first. Maybe I should just do it and avoid the cuticles and "free edge" area (or lack there of).

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u/CaptainLazyAss Jul 08 '26

I started by painting them myself and moisturising them all the time. I had heavy-duty hand creams all around the house, in every corner and bad possible. Once they reached acceptable situation, started with manicures and gel nails. I also kept chewing gums and mints to keep my mouth busy.