edwzoomom, I agree with you, but could you please remove my quoted text? I sorted things out with Octoberman, with whom I had this discussion, and I'd rather not have my original upset reaction brought forth again...even in a quotation. I would really appreciate it!
I'm a recovering nail biter. *starts chewing nail*
Are you legit here Josh? Because I have always had a serious problem with this. Even lately it is more of a raging problem than ever. It's wildly out of control! If you really did "recover" from this habit, please share your secret! It's at the point where I do it constantly without thinking about it -- but that's pretty much always been the case -- and now I'm repeatedly telling myself to stop, over and over, but two seconds later I'm doing it again. It's some sick hard-as-steel neural pathways that have been developed and reinforced over decades and they're tremendously difficult to break down. Causes a lot of physical pain as I bite my nails down to nothing...resulting in blood sometimes and exposed sub-layers of skin...f*** me it's pathetic. I know it's common but I hate it.
Totally legit. The only thing that stops me is sheer willpower bolstered by the conviction that putting my fingers into my mouth and chewing my fingernails off is just plain gross. I still relapse now and again, though, especially if I'm really stressed out about something. "Oh, it's just a harmless little hang nail, I'll just nibble it off real quick..." 10 minutes later, I'm gnawing on my knuckles.
I suppose I could mention having a poo in a friends garden - he was having a party & the place was packed & I couldn't get near the bathroom & I was really desperate...but I won't. How about this shocking confession: I hate dogs & cats (esp. dogs), in fact I can't see the point of any pets.
