Definitely biting your nails is a sign of this type of personality

For years, it has been believed that the habit of nail biting is an unequivocal indicator of a nervous temperament and anxiety. However, according to a new study, this and other "body-centered" repetitive behaviors could be signs of something very different.

The study, published in the Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry (JBTEP), says that nail biting can be an indicator of perfectionism.

"We believe that individuals with these repetitive behaviors can be perfectionists, meaning they are unable to relax and perform their tasks at a normal pace. They are therefore prone to frustration, impatience and dissatisfaction when they fail to achieve their goals," Says Dr. Kieron O'Connor, author of the study.

The study consisted of 48 participants with repetitive habits, such as biting their nails, who had to answer a series of questions to determine their organizational behavior and emotional regulation.

Nail-biting people were identified as organizational perfectionists, a personality type marked by the tendency to make detailed plans and overburden themselves with work, and are often frustrated by lack of activity. Biting nails and other similar repetitive behaviors is just a way to release that repressed energy.

Biting your nails may seem like something totally harmless, but the reality is that it can trigger infections and long-term damage, such as weakening of deformed nails and teeth. These risks, and the commonness of this habit, have made nail biting one of the leading areas in which psychotherapists work with their patients.

"These findings suggest that individuals suffering from repetitive behaviors may benefit from treatments designed to reduce frustration and boredom, and modify their perfectionism," said Sarah Robert, who helped the study's author.

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Through all the ups and downs of life you have managed to keep moving forward. You have gained the strength and wisdom to persevere, no matter what might happen.
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And you, you bite your nails, are you a perfectionist?

Here are some signs that will help you find out if you are:

You think in terms of "all or nothing," you see things as white or black.
You are very hard on yourself.
You get frustrated if you do not achieve your goals.
Even when you achieve your goals you feel dissatisfied.
You can not start something until the "perfect moment" comes, but maybe it never comes.

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