Why We Do What We Do
Why We Do What We Do
Abraham
Mini: Nail Biting
17 minutes Posted Jul 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Do you bite your fingernails or know someone who does? Why do we do this weird, self-destructive thing? What can we do to stop it? We quickly explore the conditions under which we bite our fingernails and some strategies for reducing the frequency of this habit. Tell us your experiences with nail biting ([email protected]; ‪@wwdwwdpodcast.bsky.social‬)

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Links: 
  1. https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Psychology-Behind-Nail-Biting.aspx
  2. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/nail-biting-when-does-it-go-too-far
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3004689/




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