when im nervous

• fairy_muff

  31 Oct 07, 07:32

  Hello, when i get nervous i bite the inside of my mouth (cheeks) or my lips and keep making them bleed does anyone know how i can stop this.. i know its a bit of a silly topic sorry
• AndrewPKYap

  31 Oct 07, 07:51

  *sigh* it is a difficult problem to solve. Just hope that you get over it soon. There is not much you can do to stop it. Talking about it helps, though.
  
  
• udontknowme

  31 Oct 07, 08:20

  when you are feeling nervous, keep yourself in check. once you figure out that you are biting yourself, tell yourself to stop. see if sucking on candy works....
  
  the main problem with these issues is that once people drop one thing, they tend to pick up another habit (such as biting nails...)
  try to constantly remind yourself not to bite. think of something or do something else to distract yourself. figure out what makes you nervous and why they make you feel nervous. take deep breaths, close your eyes and slowly count to 10 (or 20 or 30 or 50 or hopefully until maybe you feel a little calmer).
• fairy_muff

  31 Oct 07, 09:19

  Thanks.. i'll see if that helps
• de_middle

  31 Oct 07, 09:22

  biting nails......sounds familiar, never had to use nail clipper
• <Precious>

  31 Oct 07, 09:23

  Sounds like some neuro problem you have. Best to go consult a doctor before you start biting other people........
• Short Ninja

  31 Oct 07, 13:47

  Originally posted by fairy_muff:

  Hello, when i get nervous i bite the inside of my mouth (cheeks) or my lips and keep making them bleed does anyone know how i can stop this.. i know its a bit of a silly topic sorry

  How nervous is your nervousness? Enough to use pain to divert them? Boy, you need help my friend!
• aluvguru

  31 Oct 07, 14:33

  Try to have a sweet or gummy so that you have something to chew or suck on. That will take away the habit of biting your gums or mouth.
  
  
• Zarks

  1 Nov 07, 18:18

  just bite it till u have nothing to bite anymore of ur cheeks.. yea
• angel7030

  1 Nov 07, 19:36

  Originally posted by fairy_muff:

  Hello, when i get nervous i bite the inside of my mouth (cheeks) or my lips and keep making them bleed does anyone know how i can stop this.. i know its a bit of a silly topic sorry

  Who ever married you is going to suffer some nightmares.
  
  Next time, try breathing exercise.
• Sebastio

  25 Jan 08, 17:00

  ya breathing helps alot.
• <Precious>

  25 Jan 08, 17:07

  Grit your teeth tightly for a coupla seconds lor.....
  
  Squeeze a stress ball!
  
  Else try popping a sweet into your mouth?
  
  There's a plastic/rubber mouthpiece which profesional boxers insert into their mouths when they fight. That mouthpiece essentially prevents boxers from biting their tongues but I believe it might help you. Go consult your dental professional lah.....