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How to get rid of lip biting habit?
human
Hi, I have a really bad problem with biting my lips. Last week it was so bad that when I looked at the inside of my bottom lip it was white from all the little pieces of skin that were hanging off. They heal fast, but the wounds also effect how I sound and are able to play my instrument. I need help!
gpt
Hello Repetitive lip biting may be due to some underlying anxiety. Due to underlying anxiety individual may start biting lips or chewing nails. This may progress to compulsive lip biting and may result in injury to lips and cause significant distress to individual. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for help. Some times even psychological interventions like counselling and relaxation  therapy help in improving the condition. Medicines like Fluoxetine, Paroxetine are very useful in such situations as they help to decrease anxiety in individual.Apply some lip balm on lips to avoid cracking from dryness.Hope this helps you, thanks