This filthy habit should be jettisoned under normal circumstances but especially during the coronavirus outbreak
Photo: Hans Neleman/Getty Images The coronavirus is alarming, to say the least. Luckily there are ways of alleviating stress that we can turn to in times like this. Punching a weight bag, for example. Meditating. Washing our hands properly. Having a cup of chamomile tea.
Plus, if you’re biting your nails, all of those things are, obviously, going directly into your mouth. “That’s the easiest way you can contract any infection,” Parikh said. This is important to remember anytime, but particularly during cold and flu season. “There are so many infections going around this time of year, from bacterial to viral to the flu. But then on top of that, given that we now have this coronavirus, there’s even more reason not to bite your nails.
Paul DePompo, a clinical psychologist and author, agrees. Over email, he shared with me his four best tips for quitting your filthy habit. 2. Find a Substitute “Substitute your lies for fact,” said The Who. In the case of nail biting, they may have said, “Substitute your nail biting for something like a fidget spinner.” DePompo said, “Once you find out where and when you are most likely to nail bite, you can substitute that soothing way of coping.” He recommends small plush toys or squeezy stress-relieving objects.
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