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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 17 MIN

Mini: Nail Biting

from Why We Do What We Do · host Abraham

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) Join our supporter's club: patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links: https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Psychology-Behind-Nail-Biting.aspx https://health.clevelandclinic.org/nail-biting-when-does-it-go-too-far https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3004689/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support. Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

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