WAYS TO STOP BITING NAILS? HELP! INFECTEd FINGERTIP >.<?!

WAYS TO STOP BITING NAILS? HELP! INFECTEd FINGERTIP >.<?

I've had a habit of biting my nails since I was 11 (seven years ago) and time after time they get infected and my girlfriend smacks me round the head but I don't learn.

Anyway, I have a band audition Monday, and I have an infected finger which really won't help the guitar-ing.

Anyone know any tips on disinfecting fingertips/fingernails?

I tried boiling water but it doesn't seem to be enough.

And also does anyone know how to GIVE UP biting nails? I hate it + gotta stop!

Thanks for the help, mucho appreciated.

A few tips that worked for me. As a musician my fingernails distracted me from playing so I would bite them really short (down to the quick where they would bleed).

Here is what I did. First things first, use peroxide and neosporen (spelling) to clean up the existing infection.

They make a nail polish that is clear and tastes nasty. Go get some and put in on all your nails.

Get some drinking straws and cut them into 1/4 or 1/2 inch sections and pop one in your mouth when you feel the urge to chew on your nails.

When your nails start to grow go get a manicure and tell the girl that you like them really short.

Good luck man, it's now been two years since I stopped biting them.