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How To Get Rid Of Biting And Sucking Lower Lip?

Hi there, i am 52 years old and in the past 6months i have developed a bad habbit of bitting and sucking my lower lip. i have been to a number of doctors and they have conducted blood tests and they have given me pills to take but i still do it. it dosent happen whilst im asleep. this is really worrying me. Can you please give me some advice. thank you.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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hello ... constantly doing such activities is called obsessive compulsive disorder... I suggest you have to yourself try n control such habits ... try n apply petroleum jelly or something bitter so that u don't bite ur lower lip... if it's intolerable u could consult a psychiatrist
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How To Get Rid Of Biting And Sucking Lower Lip?

hello ... constantly doing such activities is called obsessive compulsive disorder... I suggest you have to yourself try n control such habits ... try n apply petroleum jelly or something bitter so that u don t bite ur lower lip... if it s intolerable u could consult a psychiatrist