All my life I have been a SEVERE nailbiter .I don’t ever remember not doing it at least . And I’m not a young person . I do it when anxious but also when relaxed , like reading or TV watching. Recently I read an article in the Guardian about adults who are realizing they have autism when their children are diagnosed , and I wondered if that’s the reason for my nail biting. I saw myself in some of the other traits listed.
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Is nail biting a stimming behavior?
- Thread starter Susanj
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Yes, it can be.
It definitely can be. I use to do it a lot. Noticed I’ve been doing it a bit recently and working hard to stop it so I don’t hurt myself.
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I think many NTs also struggle with social situations.
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