Bad nervous stress habits that sometimes become real nervous tics and can harm your health. There are those who bite their nails and those who cannot help but continuously roll a lock of hair around their fingers.
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Bad habits from nervous stress which sometimes become real tic nervous and can be harmful to health. There are those who bite their nails and those who cannot help but continuously roll a lock of hair around their fingers.
Usually these habits they seem more annoying for those who observe them than for those who put them into practice, but in some cases such restlessness could do real harm. Some bad habits are in fact considered as potentially dangerous to health. The experts have deciso to warn us against bad habits for protect our health.
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Biting your nails
Some people only bite their nails on special occasions, such as when watching a scary movie. Others have been in the habit of for years biting your nails. This can damage the nails themselves and the skin around them, as New York dermatologist Michael Saphiro points out. The problem is caused by bacteria that can transfer from the mouth to the nails. The reverse can also happen. Bacteria on fingers and nails can move into the mouth and cause gum and throat infections.
Twist a lock of hair
Pulling and twisting a strand of hair around your fingers can cause gods root damage over time, according to Ariel Ostad, a New York dermatologist. This can cause temporary or permanent areas of hair loss but also outright infections. When we pass from a bad habit to a pathological condition we speak of trichotillomania, which can lead to complete hair loss.
Make your neck creak
Twisting your neck hard to make it creak can be a very common habit. The rubbing between joints and vertebraeHowever, it may not be beneficial, especially if sought after too often. According to orthopedic surgeon Michael Gleiber, repeatedly twisting the neck can weaken ligaments and lead to injury.
Touch your face repeatedly
Touching your face repeatedly, especially in the presence of acne, can damage the surface layer of the skin, warns Jessica Krant, a dermatologist from New York. If you touch or scratch your face until it bleeds, it could create one permanent scar. Better, according to the expert, not to touch the pimples or the itchy areas, but instead apply a soothing cream gently.
Grinding your teeth
Grit and grind your teeth (bruxism) when under stress it can be detrimental to oral health. In fact, grinding your teeth can unfortunately cause cracks and breaks which may require repairs by the dentist. This nervous habit can also cause damage to the jaw. Better to ask the dentist for help and more information.
Suck on hard candy
Because of the stress or of "Addiction" to sugar some people can't break the habit of always having candy to suck on hand. These sugar candies unfortunately create a perfect environment for tooth decay and can even damage your teeth. Sucking on candy in moderation is fine, according to Jack Ringer, president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as long as it's sugar-free, low-acid candy.
Biting your lips
Licking or biting your lips nervously exposes them to digestive enzymes present in saliva and mouth. According to Whitney Bone, a New York dermatologist, these enzymes can damage the skin and lead to dermatitis and inflammation on the lips, which will appear dry and chapped. Growths may also form and need to be surgically removed in severe cases. Better to relax and let go of this bad habit.
Gnaw the inside of the cheek
Just like biting your nails, too gnaw the inside of the cheek it could become a nervous tic. The inside of the cheek swells and therefore it becomes easier and easier to always bite the same spot. According to Ringer, even when the cheek heals the habit continues. Better to try to stop it in time, perhaps trying to relax by drinking a glass of fresh water before triggering everything.
Masticare chewing-gum
To chew chewing gum too thick according to experts it can put jaw muscles at risk, cause digestive disorders and produce a laxative effect, depending on the composition of the gums (for example in the presence of sorbitol). Swallowing air while chewing gum also increases the risk of gas in the stomach.
Nibble on pens and pencils
The biggest problem with nibbling pens and pencils is the germs that can lurk on their ends. Germs and bacteria are spread on pens and pencils via fingers and saliva. Not only. As experts recall, chewing on pens and pencils can damage teeth, injure soft tissues and gums, as well as ruin the dentist's job.
Which ones are they your bad habits from nervous stress?
Marta Albè
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