How to get rid of the habit of biting lips

Drink coffee in the morning, cross the road just in front of the store, sit in a bus exclusively near the window, be sure to read before going to bed or go for a walk in the evening, and it doesn’t matter that a blizzard is blowing - habits that characterize each person as a person and become an essential component way of life. Not every habit is sweet and helpful. In contrast to the evening walk, which will benefit, obsessive movements or actions are often more harmful to psychological, emotional and physical health. To such habits can be attributed to the habit of biting lips.

Causes of lip biting

The appearance of any habit is a result of repeated repetition of the same action under the influence of any stimuli. A tightly rooted habit is no longer controllable, brought to automatism, and with the slightest emotional experience manifests itself as a defensive reaction.It often happens that the causes of obsessive movements have long disappeared, and the bad habit itself has remained and continues to exist in human behavior.

The habit of biting lips, as a result of a psychological problem and the cause of its occurrence, lies somewhere on a subconscious level. Psychologists are inclined to believe that every harmful habit originates in childhood. Lack of attention, warmth, love from loved ones gives impetus to a defensive reaction in the form of unconscious movements. In adulthood, even university exams can be the cause of such an action, when the ill-fated ticket or examiner's question could not be answered in the head. Anger, irritation, stress, nervous shock, unspoken emotions - all these stimuli are reflected on the face and in the movements.

What are the consequences of the habit of biting lips

Biting lips can easily be classified as bad habits. If enough has already been said about the dangers of alcohol and smoking, then what arguments can be made regarding this habit?

1. The first - aesthetic side.A man with bitten lips is just plain ugly. A parent in kindergarten, an applicant for an interview, a partner in business negotiations do not look attractive, and the only thing that draws the attention of others to him are wounds on his lips. Artificial lips can be regarded not only as a slip in personal care. Many companies, for example, have long been using the services of a psychologist for interviews. Tendency to protest, nervousness and extreme uncertainty - the conclusion that a specialist can provide an employer as a result of communication with a person with wounds on the lips.
2. The second - health, which directly depends on the inherent bad habit. As a result of biting the lips, wounds and cracks form on the thin skin and mucous membranes. Through such damage, an infection can quickly and easily penetrate into the human body or join a virus. The consequences of such processes may have different degrees of intensity and complexity in the fight.
3. Third - A woman with bitten lips is deprived of the opportunity to use decorative cosmetics. This consequence can be derived from the previous two,since lipstick of any hue looks ugly on wounds, emphasizing favorably all the flaws and irregularities, while still threatening to cause an allergic reaction or inflammation.

How to unlearn a lip bite

Getting away from a bad habit means starting a long and hard struggle with yourself. There are several ways that are considered the most effective and effective in combating harmful addiction.

The first - adjustment of the diet. Due to the lack of vitamins / minerals in the body, excessive dryness of the lips may occur. Be sure to pay attention to the everyday menu. It must be balanced and must include foods that are saturated with fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

If you can not eat a varied and balanced diet, then you can fill in the missing vitamins in the body by taking vitamin preparations. In this case, you do not need to engage in self-treatment and independently determine for yourself what exactly the body lacks and how to fill it. Consultation with a doctor will be the most reasonable solution. The survey will allow a qualified specialist to see the complete picture of the condition of the body and find the right treatment.

Second way - fight fire with fire.Psychologists say that finding alternatives can help overcome a bad habit. The idea is to arm, for example, with seeds, or to get chewing gum instead of biting lips. Another option is to try nibbling hard fruits or vegetables - apples, carrots. But at the same time, we should not forget that the replacement should be temporary, and should also be abandoned.

Third - self control. Very difficult to implement in the way of life, because it requires the presence of willpower and character. Not everyone can stop in time, or even resist the desire to start biting lips. You can try to avoid situations that lead to nervous tension, or to minimize their impact. But it is impossible in principle to have perfect self-control. Therefore, physical stress, a healthy, sound sleep, as well as setting the daily regimen can help in coping with stress.

Fourth way - medication. Sometimes psychologists are advised to start taking light sedatives. But such a decision is only a temporary measure. After all, in fact, it will not be possible to get rid of a bad habit, but only to instantly alleviate the effect of annoying factors.

In addition, any drugs that are taken for a long period, can cause addiction or addiction. Alternatively, you can drink herbal. This tea is not addictive and has no contraindications.

Fifth way - lip hygiene. All sorts of moisturizing balms, ointments and lipsticks will help to cope with a bad habit. Ensure that the skin of the lips is constantly moist and not dry, easy and does not take much time. The main thing is to buy only high-quality cosmetics. An allergic reaction to one of the components in the composition can deliver a lot of discomfort.

And the sixth, final, way - conversations. At the moment when you want to bite your lip, you need to start talking. But the person with whom you can constantly talk is not always close. You can make a couple of phone calls. If there is no one to call, and maybe no need to, then you can try reading aloud a newspaper note, declaring poetry or even singing! When the lips are in motion, bite them will not work purely physically.

The main thing is to start the process and firmly decide for yourself that the habit cannot be stronger.Patience, perseverance and strength of mind, along with desire and perseverance will ultimately lead to the achievement of the goal. After all, what could be more pleasant than to realize that the goal was achieved on its own. And the reward will be beautiful healthy lips without wounds and other physical defects.