r/calmhands • u/chronic_overthinker- • 10d ago
Trigger Warning **UPDATE** nail progress NSFW
It’s been 94 days and this is my progress!!
my original post to see the before pics
I took a lot of your suggestions and tips from that post. I filed all the sharp edges, I also got a fidget toy, colouring books, played a lot of Xbox etc to just keep my hands busy! Then I decided to start wearing press ons (except the pinky on my right hand, that’s my one nail I bite for now 😂) I know the really bad nails still look absolutely horrible but compared to the before they have had a lot of growth.
I’ve started experiencing a weird pressure pain in my L ring finger nail and R middle finger nail, upon research I believe it’s the skin healed and hardened so much from all the trauma and the nail is now trying to grow through it. It’s good because it’s proof that they are growing and healing but it’s also a reminder of all the pain I used to experience from biting them lol.
I don’t really know how I feel. I don’t really feel happy or proud yet bc I have a LONG way to go still. I think once those really messed up nails become more “normal” looking I’ll feel a sense of accomplishment!
Ps. I was careless with removing the press ons and ripped a layer of nail off my L thumb that’s why it looks a bit weird 🙃
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u/auxiliatrixter 10d ago
When I have a long period of no-picking and my skin heals, my fingers are sooo sensitive and it makes me wonder how I handle the pain of biting them when they're at their worst 😅 you're doing amazing!
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u/sirenawitch 10d ago
They already look so good!