Experts Recommend To Quit These 10 Habits To Keep Your Nerves Under Control

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It’s common for a person who is nervous, whether consciously or not, to resort to habits such as biting the nails or grinding the teeth. However, these seemingly harmless habits can actually be seriously damaging to our health.

Biting the nails

Making this a habit can cause serious problems for the nails and the skin surrounding them, as well as the mouth itself. According to Michael Shapiro, a dermatologist from New York: “bacteria underneath the nails can also be transferred to the mouth, causing infections in the throat and gums.”

Cracking the neck

Although it can provide a sensation of relief, this habit causes tiny cracks which damage the neck. Michael Gleiber, an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University insists: “This movement, in excess, can wear down joints and lead to arthritis over time. It can even trigger a cerebrovascular accident.”

Playing with the hair

According to a dermatologist, Ariel Ostad, twisting the hair around the fingers can damage the roots of the hair: “This can trigger temporary or permanent hair loss in specific areas of the head.”

According to a dermatologist, Ariel Ostad, twisting the hair around the fingers can damage the roots of the hair: “This can trigger temporary or permanent hair loss in specific areas of the head.”

Excessively licking the lips, in addition to favoring the development of fibroids, exposes them to the mouth’s digestive enzymes. Dermatologist, Whitney Bowe, says: “These enzymes can cause dermatitis and inflammation, making the lips appear dry and cracked.”

Biting the inside of the cheek

Just like biting the nails, doing so on the inside of the cheek causes negative health effects. Doctor Joseph Ringer says: “Often, the inside of the cheek swells and it becomes easier to continue biting the same place.”

Chewing gum

As well as compromising dental and oral health, chewing gum excessively can cause digestive problems and even have noticeable physical repercussions. According to dentist, Justin Pilipp: “Constantly chewing gum can cause lesions on the jaw which, occasionally, can only be corrected with plastic surgery.”

Eating hard candy

Teeth and sugar have never been a good combination. Sugar causes cavities and compromises the entire dental system. According to a dentist, Justin Philipp: “Bacteria feed off of sugar, creating the perfect environment for dental cavities.”

Biting the ends of pens and pencils

This is probably one of the most common habits. The main problem with this is the presence of germs hiding on the ends of pens and pencils. According to Philipp: “When you bite on these objects, germs enter the body through the mouth and trigger digestive and dermatological problems.”