Nail-Biting Disorder (Onychophagia) Test

2. My cuticles or fingers bleed as a result of my nail-biting.

3. Once I start biting my nails, it feels impossible to stop.

4. Tearing off a piece of fingernail feels soothing, at least at first.

5. I try to hide my hands from others so they won’t see how damaged my nails are.

6. My attempts to stop biting my nails are short-lived.

7. I bite my nails down to the nub.

8. When I’m biting my nails, it feels like I’m on autopilot.

9. Looking at what I’ve done to my nails or cuticles triggers feelings of shame.

10. The desire to bite my nails feels overpowering.

11. I keep biting even after my fingers start to hurt, bleed, or become infected.

12. It feels like my nail-biting is ruining my life.

13. When I’m focusing intensely on something, I start biting my nails.

14. I avoid situations where my hands will be on display, such as getting a manicure.

15. When I’m anxious or stressed, my nail-biting intensifies.

16. Once I bite one nail, I feel the need to keep going until all my nails have been bitten evenly.

17. I absentmindedly feel for imperfections on my nails before I start biting.

18. I bite my nails without even realizing that I’m doing it.

19. Nail-biting episodes leave me feeling angry or upset.

20. If I notice someone else looking at my nails, I feel embarrassed.