Why Do People Bite Their Nails?

Nail biting is often linked to emotional or behavioural patterns that developed long before the
habit became visible. Some people bite their nails to calm anxiety, others to release tension,
occupy their hands, or because the action brings a form of unconscious relief.

Common triggers include:

• stress, anxiety or emotional overload,
• childhood habits reinforced over time,
• a need for comfort or self-soothing,
• boredom or lack of stimulation,
• perfectionism or internal pressure,
• fatigue, overstimulation or nervous restlessness.

Even when the conscious mind says “Stop,” the unconscious mind may still act automatically.
Hypnosis specifically targets this deeper level where the behaviour is maintained, helping you
regain control naturally.

How Hypnosis Helps You Stop Nail Biting

Hypnosis works by calming the nervous system and updating the unconscious associations that
trigger the behaviour. When the emotional tension decreases, the impulse loses its purpose.

During hypnosis, you can:

• reduce or eliminate the urge to bite your nails,
• neutralise the emotional triggers behind the behaviour,
• replace the habit with a calmer, healthier response,
• strengthen your inner sense of control,
• restore confidence and comfort in your hands and body.

The goal is not to “force” you to stop but to release the root cause that drives the behaviour.
When the internal tension fades, nail biting naturally disappears.

This Session Is for You If…

• you bite your nails without realising it,
• you have tried to stop but the habit returns,
• stress, boredom or anxiety trigger the behaviour,
• you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable showing your hands,
• you want healthier nails and a calmer relationship with your body.

What Happens During the Session?

The session begins with a conversation about your situation: when the habit appears, how it feels,
what emotions it soothes and what you would like to change. This allows me to personalise the
hypnosis to your needs.

You are then guided into a comfortable, relaxed hypnotic state. You remain fully aware, but your
mind becomes quieter and more receptive. In this state, we work on:

• releasing internal tension,
• reducing the unconscious impulse,
• transforming the habit at its root,
• creating a new sensation of safety and calm,
• strengthening your identity as someone with healthy, relaxed hands.

Many people notice immediate changes, sometimes within the first few days, as the behaviour becomes
less automatic and the urge begins to fade.