I keep biting my cheek. How can I stop?!

I keep biting my cheek. How can I stop?

I keep biting my cheek to the point of it bleeding. If Im not chewing on it, Im running my tongue over where I have bitten and it seems to be making people think Im crazy. I rarely even know when Im doing it. How can I stop this habit (besides chewing gum, which doesn't help) and how long will it take for the skin to grow back?

Hey I know how u feel! One time I did it to the point where my lip turned purple and swelled for a week! I had gotten novacaine at the dentist tho! I know how tough it can be, but really think of other stuff whenever you feel like doing it. Thats what I had to do when I tried to quit popping my knuckles. Carry breath mints like tictacs with you that you can suck on, or every time you feel like doing it drink some water. It sounds kinda nuts, but I think it will help with self dicipline. Other stuff to try, run your tongue across your teeth back and fourth when you get the urge to do it. Im guessing that it will take the skin about a week to grow back just as long as your careful when you eat and dont pick at it with your tongue. It also might cause a little scarring since the skin is so sensitive. I have some scars from my braces poking.. so it doesnt take much! I really hope this helpes! And take care! :)
~Tyanna lynae~