Why do people pick the sides of their thumbs until they bleed or are very sore?!
Question: Some of my family members do this and I am wondering why? Is this a form of "self mutilation" and are there underlying reasons they do this. I mean have they been victims of sexual abuse, or do they have anxiety. Also, people who bite their nails down to the "quick" all the time. What is all this? Can I get some good answers here?
Answers: Some of my family members do this and I am wondering why? Is this a form of "self mutilation" and are there underlying reasons they do this. I mean have they been victims of sexual abuse, or do they have anxiety. Also, people who bite their nails down to the "quick" all the time. What is all this? Can I get some good answers here?
I looked up in some psychology books here is the reason why: people who are stressed or bored found in doing these thing a relaxed feeling that help to control themself. That stressed feeling is not too bad that you will be crazy without chewing yours finger. However, stopping it may raise the stressed level or cause the uncomfortable feeling.
I bite my nails furiously until I can't anymore and they hurt, and I always have... and I'm pretty normal, haha... no abuse. And it's never really been because I'm stressed out, it's just a bad habit. As for the thumb thing, I don't really know, probably just also a bad habit.
i pick the side of my thumb bec. it has cuticles and is just itchy.
It's just a habit, like grinding your teeth, or biting your nails.
I wouldnt be too worried.
Hope this helps :)