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Psychiatrist explains why you pick at skin and nails during conversations

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MAITREE BARAL
Psychiatrist explains why you pick at skin and nails during conversations
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Psychiatrists explain that picking at skin, nails, or cuticles during conversations is often a subconscious coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, or tension. These repetitive behaviors serve as a way for the brain to manage uncomfortable emotions rather than being a simple bad habit.

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Understanding the psychological roots of fidgeting can help individuals identify and manage underlying stress or anxiety more effectively.

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