Ok. Why do some nice and lovely individuals bite their nails and fingerskin off so it hurts them anddon`t stop
470939
Some people bite their nails simply as a bad habit and they have to consciously make the effort to stop.\n\nOther people, the ones who get down to bare bleeding skin, may be suffering from depression or something similar.  I used to be this person, I was biting my nails down to the nubbins to (unconciously) cause myself physical pain in order to cover up emotional pain.  After spending some time in therapy I was able to find better ways of dealing with things and now I have lovely nails!\n\nBy the way, this second example of nail chewing is a very similar behavior to people who cut or otherwise hurt themselves... the physical pain is easier to deal with than emotional pain.
761760
Because if someone is too nice they can get walked all over. Example; being so nice they can't say "no" to somebody because they don't want to hurt their feelings. Some people will take advantage of that and continue to use that person.
757589
There are some vicious people out there. They don't care if you eat or have a roof over head. People like that have no conscience when the do things like that to others. They are out for number one and it doesn't matter who may suffer in the process.
324845
Four reasons:\n\n1. They think there is something in them that they have to get out (bugs, poison, implants, etc.)\n\n2. People in extreme emotional pain sometimes need to manifest it physically to cope with it and find relief.\n\n3. People who have anxiety do it to feel a sense of control over themselves, especially if their anxiety is the result of some sort of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.\n\n4. Many people do it for attention. This can come in minor forms of cutting their arms to get attention from parents or peers to extreme cases involving the removal of body parts to get the attention of medical professionals.
1016423
Is just that people like to put tags on other people foe the simple reason that they cant be happy with their selfs..but im gonna tell you one thing.. I like to wear black shirts with jeans and just for the fun of it do my nails black sometimes , and my granmother told me that I'm gothic  and I simply answerd to her that when she learns the diffrence between gotlic and headband rock then we can to talk about it and she had nothing to say , which simply means or they are not happy with their selfs and thats why they critisize others or they just don't know any better!!!
287061
Nail biting is a common problem that is largely dismissed as a minor nuisance.  It can be anything from a bad habit to a sign of an emotional disorder.\n\nThe research does not agree on an exact cause for nail biting.  It suggests that nail biting can be the result of stress, anxiety, emotional disorders, learned behaviors, or just plain habit. \n\nThe website I've attached gives quite a bit of information on the subject.  I hope this helps.
981972
I don't know why, but it seems that there are many people who simply enjoy hurting others.  I suspect it stems from them feeling powerless and insecure, so they get a small charge to their own egos when they can make someone else feel bad. \n\n There are, also, others who simply take advantage of people - they see goodness and kindness as a kind of weakness they can exploit for their own means.\n\nDon't let this turn YOU bitter, though.  Remember to tell yourself that those people, in the end, will suffer for it when they find they lack solid, real and loving friendships in their lives.
565455
Sorry all, but I have to call wrong answers here.  YES--nail biting can cause health risks actually.  When you bite your nails, you can cause them to be too short for one, which can cause them to get ingrown.  This is also known as a hangnail.  They are very painful, and if infected, may have to be removed by a DR.  My son actually took to biting his toenails (I know--YUCK!) after he had bitten down all of his fingernails.  He has his big toes so messed up now that they keep growing back in wrong and he has to go back in every 3-6 months and have needles stuck in his toes to have them locally anesthetized so they can cut away half of his toenail.  Our friends son was so stubborn about his that he actually ended up with an infection that spread to his blood!!  He was put on MAJOR antibiotics for quite a while because of it, and STILL needs to have his toenail removed entirely by a surgeon now!
390647
why are yo trying to please them, maybe thats why they feel like your leeching on them, screw them they are not friends believe me
374629
It is not understood really how many people actually do this but its thousands and thousands. Don't worry your not daft neither stupid. Dont listen to people that say its for attention!\n\nYoung people who self-harm have often had very difficult or painful experiences or relationships. These may include:\n\nBullying or discrimination. \nLosing someone close to them such as a parent, brother, sister or friend.\nLack of love and affection or neglect by parents or carers. \nPhysical or sexual abuse. \nA serious illness that affects the way they feel about themselves. \nOther young people may start to self-harm as a way of dealing with the problems and pressures of everyday life. Pressure can come from family, school and peer groups to conform or to perform well (for example in getting good exam results). Young people can be made to feel angry, frustrated or bad about themselves if they cannot live up to other people's expectations.\n\nYoung people who self-harm may have low self-esteem. For some this is linked to poor body image, eating disorders, or drug misuse. Understanding why young people self-harm involves knowing as much as possible about their lives and lifestyles.\n\nPeer pressures may occasionally be the most important reason for self-harm.Young people may find themselves among friends or other groups who self-harm and may be encouraged or pressurised to do the same. \n\n\nSelf-harm as a way of coping\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nExtreme feelings of fear, anger, guilt, shame, helplessness, self-hatred, unhappiness, depression or despair can build up over time. When these feelings become unbearable, self-harm can be a way of dealing with them.\n\nReasons young people have given for their self-harm include:\n\nWhen the level of emotional pressure becomes too high it acts as a safety valve - a way of relieving the tension. \nCutting makes the blood take away the bad feelings. \nPain makes them feel more alive when they feel numb or dead inside. \nPunishing themselves relieves feelings of shame or guilt. \nWhen it's too difficult to talk to anyone, it's a form of communication about their unhappiness - a way of saying they need help. \nSelf-harm is something they can control when other parts of their life may seem out of control. \n\nFeel free to ask me questions.
1002812
You nearly made me cry!! it makes me so mad to think of how nasty people are!  Forget those people they are worth the dirt on your shoes!! There are plenty of nice people out there who arent judgmental!  You do seem like a lovely person - keep you chin up, know its hard but you know the saying what doesnt kill us makes us stronger
495507
Most ppl cut to redirect their attention to a pain that is perceived as less than what is really troubling them.  #1 reason is that they have been abused (usually sexually).  Without proper therapy things will worsen!!
617772
Because it is  a peice of them! How would you like it if someone tugged on your C-l-i-t!\nIdiot!
70323
I also bit my fingernails until well past the age of 40.  The only thing that made me stop that disgusting habit was to look closely at my nails when I was out in public.  Everyone I seemed to notice had beautiful, manicured nails and mine were stubs.  I did everything to hide them, but it's pretty hard to hide your hands.  I purchased a clear polish, and every time I thought about biting I would polish instead.  You have to combine that with the sheer willpower that you want your hands to look "presentable!"  Today my nails are strong and beautifully shaped, and I think of what I missed all those years by "nibbling" all the time!  Now I don't have to put my hands in my pockets...I'm proud of my nails and want everyone to see them!  Good luck.  You can do it!
458321
Try putting nail polish remover on your nails, but make sure it has bitrex in it.  That's an additive they put in the stuff to keep little ones from ingesting it.  There are also other things you can put on your nails to help keep you from biting them, but I can't remember what they're called.  Also, fake nails seem to work for some people.  As for the bitrex stuff, I had been taking off some nail polish and forgot to wash my hands afterwards and had my finger in my mouth for some reason (I forgot why) and OMG, it was horrible!  Personally, I think that if that stuff won't keep your fingers out of your mouth, then there probably isn't much else that will.
467349
Because theyre uncomfortable with themselves deep down and make up for it by hurting other people and being mean. Its really stupid, but they dont realize it alot of the time.\n\n\n\nPeace
316368
Those gross, nasty, disgusting people have no manners or couth.  They also seem to think it makes them more tough since those habits of theirs make people not want to approach them.  Yet another reason to take your shoes off when you get home instead of walking around on your carpet with your shoes on, spreading their filthy (probably-diseased) proteins all over your house.