Stop biting nails by learning how to relax using the Functional Relaxation System

South West London or over the telephone

About Nail biting

Nail biting or chronic onychophagia is defined as the habit of biting one’s fingernails or toenails during spells of nervousness, stress, hunger or boredom. In quite a few cases, nail biting can also be a sign of mental or emotional disorder. Nail biting is witnessed in above 25% of children, 44% of adolescents and over 30% of young adults.

Nail biting is considered as one of the most unhygienic and unsanitary habits as a number of pathogens have the ability to live inside the nail, thereby spreading infections and causing a series of health issues. Nail biting can especially be harmful in kids, spreading germs and serious illnesses.

The body of a human being requires a series of efforts and precautions of various natures to remain healthy. Ill-habits and unhealthy lifestyles are one of the most common causes that pre-dispose an individual to various illnesses and health disorders. Many times, an individual who develops such habits has been suffering from severe negative emotions of stress, tension and anxiety. Such feelings have a direct impact on the mental state of the person, who then develops ill habits to deal with the same. Thus, the state of physical health of an individual is directly related to his mental state.

Nail biting is at times typically defined as a ‘nervous’ habit. In more than 95% of the cases, people who have been indulging in nail biting have been suffering from feelings of tension and anxiety for quite some time. In case of such medical problems where psychological factors play a role, even the smallest amount of stimulus can trigger off the unhealthy habit, leading to severe consequences. In fact, in case of nail biting, after some time the individual is not even conscious of his act and continues nibbling at his nails unknowingly. Such habits have dire consequences in terms of the effects they have on the physical fitness as well as mental health of the individual.

How can you help me stop biting my nails?

At The 4th R, we go beyond conventional stress management, relaxation techniques or relaxation exercises.  We will teach you an everyday kind of relaxation that remains with you. We call this Functional Relaxation and with it there is no compulsion to bite your nails.

Find out about the method we use to teach people how to relax and stop biting their nails by calling us on 020-8974-8974.  Or find out about the services that we provide on-line.