Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 5

[Shannon]

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Thanks that’s good to know

With regards to nail biting- since it’s a habit that I’ve held onto for such a long time can it be surmised that it’s been fear(s) that I’ve been holding onto all this time (since a young age) that has led to stress/anxiety/nervousness, etc thus manifesting as a symptom a la nail biting among other things?

The nail biting isn't really a habit so much as a learned coping mechanism for dealing with fears.  So as long as it is present, it will be indicative that whatever fear or fears underlie and trigger it are still present.  The fear is being held on to, or persisting; the nail biting is just a symptom of that fear, and you trying to deal with it.

Very interesting stuff that is good to know 

I guess that’s why there’s been a significant reduction in nail biting during my days on

That would be the reason why, yes.  Over time, your nail biting should eventually cease during your days on, and then over more time, cease during your days on and your days off.