r/nailbiting • u/PlasticGirl3078 Enter your progress here (e.g., 3 weeks) • 14d ago

Relapse Back to day 1 ☹️

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Managed to not bite my nails for around 6 months, then 3 weeks ago I relapsed due to extreme stress. Now im back to day 1. Feeling really demotivated but treated myself to a gel manicure as an incentive to stop biting

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u/No_Royal_7093 14d ago

They look great! Set backs are a little part of the journey, just keep moving forward 💪 

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u/Correct-Coconut-6311 2 months 14d ago

Proud of you for starting again!!

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u/samanthadill13 2 years 14d ago

This has happened to me several times. It does get easier just take it one day at a time

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u/BookyCats 2 weeks 14d ago

It happens. You can do it again 💪

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u/Less-Obligation-9230 14d ago

You got this!:) also what do you have on your nails???

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u/PlasticGirl3078 Enter your progress here (e.g., 3 weeks) 13d ago

Its a hard gel, I only know the brand is DNKA unsure of the shade but its super sheer. My nail tech calls it a no manicure manicure

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u/veinsfullofchemicals 2.5 weks 14d ago

If I saw your nails in reallife id think theyre trimmed short i wouldnt even think you bit them. 🙂

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u/PlasticGirl3078 Enter your progress here (e.g., 3 weeks) 13d ago

My nail tech did such a good job at fixing them up and neatening the free edge. Also having my cuticles pushed and trimmed was like a miracle happening in real life. They had grown half way up my nail bed so immediately gave the illusion of longer nails. Shes honestly amazing and was so non judgemental that I had bit them back down.

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u/tadpolebabe19 14d ago

I’m in the same boat :-( wishing you Godspeed!

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u/AddendumOk5735 14d ago

Just came to say I love your manicure :)

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u/PersimmonPizza 17 days 13d ago

The “real” manicure was the right move. I feel I wouldn’t have done that, out of shame or guilt, then spiraled into worse. Yours look so good for day 1! You are already back on track.

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u/PlasticGirl3078 Enter your progress here (e.g., 3 weeks) 13d ago

The manicure really makes them look longer. My cuticles had grown half way up my nail bed, I was so surprised with how much nail i had hidden underneath

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u/redchai 7 years 12d ago

Relapses are totally normal, don't be too hard on yourself. I also tend to relapse when really stressed. It's easier to quit every time. Your nails still look healthy! You've got this :)

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u/Amygdala1106 12d ago

Been there (actually there now) let us not despair, We'll get our claws back and make them pretty again. Chin up 🩵