Biting Lower Lip / cheeks

[Soleary365]

Anyone have issues biting cheeks or lower lip? I am constantly catching myself doing this, even though it hurts I continue...

[BlueMoon29]

I do my lips sometimes but mainly my nails or the skin around them. It's an anxious trait. Try sucking on a hard candy, chewing gum or eating a light snack like carrots that way you aren't biting yourself.

[Hidden]

Hi yes that’s been a habit of mine. When I was a kid I would bite on my cheeks, not enough to hurt, and I also bit my nails all the time. Fortunately I grew out of the nails habit but I still chew on the inside of my mouth a lot. Especially when I am anxious or tense. Chewing gum might help or if you do it at night maybe a mouth guard?

[Lenorabell]

Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ Yes I’ve caught myself doing this before too. Maybe when you notice it, acknowledge it out loud to yourself and then distract yourself with something else. Maybe chew pieces of gum instead. My anxiety always sets off my habit of picking at my skin or chewing my skin on my fingers. I will try and distract myself by doing something else if I catch myself falling into my bad habit.

😊 Ellie

[Hb2003]

It’s a very common nervous habit or nervous tic fidgeting on something might help

[Mother-of2]

Hi soleary365 yeah I bite my left cheek and left side of my tongue during seizures it’s awful and it only started happening since I got the RNS implanted on left side of my skull. My neurologist and the RNS doctors don’t see it as any kind of coincidence Take care

[HawthorneBerry]

I’m always biting my lower lip. I’ve done it for years. Tried to stop but no avail. My fiancé is always telling me to stop. I’ve heard it’s caused by anxiety but I still do it even when I’m feeling okay. It’s definitely become a bad habit. Not sure what the answer is but it’s good to know it’s not just me who does it! 💙💛💜

[QuiltLady]

Yes I've been doing it off and on for years. I had quit for a long time but because of Covid and the crap going on in our country it started up again. Both sides of my gums get "rough" feeling which I think makes me want to keep doing it. Not sure how to make it stop!

[cardmaker6566]

Constantly and the skin on my fingers. I actually have scar tissue in my mouth from chewing on my cheek

[Gentlespirit]

The skin around my nails. I've improved yet I have to make sure I'm not too anxious or troubled when I shave my legs or I end up cutting them with the razor. Check out youtube for videos on dealing with anxiety . Or googling is great for looking up information. Or a trained therapist or good paraprofessional if its interfering with your daily activities. Be patient kind and compassionate with yourself. Maybe journaling or self reflection with asking yourself questions will help? Take care. There is good support on this site as you proceed on your journey .