Are you Nervous? These Habits will Tell you

Nervousness and anxiety makes us do things that can turn out to be unabashing. But, these habits can lead to health hazards and make the people around us irritable. Get rid of these habits and pose a confident personality before the world.

Vasudha Bhat
Written by:Vasudha BhatPublished at: May 23, 2014

Fight your Nervousness

Fight your Nervousness
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Nervousness is a state of mind which is caused by anxiety. The jumpiness makes you follow some habits like fidgeting and fussing around which people around you may not appreciate. There are few habits which come to you naturally in times of anxiety and pressure and surprisingly, some of these habits can prove to be very hazardous for your health. So, in order to eradicate these habits completely you first need to identify them. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Nail Biting

Nail Biting
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It’s okay to bite your nails while watching a horror or a suspense thriller movie. But, when it becomes a habit it starts damaging your nails and the skin around. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Hair Pulling and Twirling

Hair Pulling and Twirling
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When you twist the strands of your hair every now-and-then the roots of your hair become weak and become prone to breakage. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Cracking your Neck

Cracking your Neck
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When you want to release stress, you often twist your neck on one side. This releases the gases inside the joints between vertebrae and makes a popping sound. But, this habit can make the surrounding ligaments of your neck more prone to injury. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Touching Face

Touching Face
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Many people in surprise, shock, or grief have a habit of touching their face repeatedly. This leads to acne and can damage the top microscopic layer of skin. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Teeth Grinding

Teeth Grinding
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Mostly all of us have the habit of grinding our teeth in anxiety. This may release stress temporarily but it can leave your teeth damaged for a long time. Your teeth become prone to breakage and cracking. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Eating Candies

Eating Candies
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Anxiousness makes you reach for candies which leave your teeth filled with sugar. This leads to cavities and can end you up having a root canal treatment. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Biting your Lip

Biting your Lip
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When you lick your lips in nervousness, it exposes them to the digestive enzymes of the mouth. Biting lips develops fibromas, and a firm flesh which will be removed only through surgery. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Cheek Chewing

Cheek Chewing
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Like your lips, you also bite the inside of your cheek in nervousness. This can lead to scarring of the area, inflammation, and bleeding. Image courtesy: Getty Images

Chewing Gum

Chewing Gum
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To relieve stress, many people opt for chewing gums. The over use of jaws exposes them to risk of TMJ. Also, the air which goes inside while chewing can produce gastric troubles in the stomach. Image courtesy: Getty Images

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