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How To Get Rid Of The Habit Of Biting The Lips And Cheek?

I have a habit where I find myself constantly biting the interior of my cheek and lips. it causes the inside of my mouth to become sore, and I have tried to stop but then I will find myself unconsciously doing it again. do you have any suggestions on how can break this habit?
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Biting lips and cheek is sign of anxiety. In that case, you can try some antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram that would decrease the anxiety. You can also try some relaxation technique like JPMR. To protect your inner lip or cheek, you can also use cotton. It would help to decrease biting effect till drug shows its effect. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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How To Get Rid Of The Habit Of Biting The Lips And Cheek?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Biting lips and cheek is sign of anxiety. In that case, you can try some antidepressant like paroxetine or escitalopram that would decrease the anxiety. You can also try some relaxation technique like JPMR. To protect your inner lip or cheek, you can also use cotton. It would help to decrease biting effect till drug shows its effect. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks