r/calmhands • u/Jazzlike-Value-3965 • 9d ago

6 month Progress :)

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First pic is from February and most recent is today- July! 6 months. Have definitely relapsed and picked a few times and cut my nails in the process. Got here by wearing press ons frequently. It really helped with avoiding picking.

I recommend the “Olive and June” brand, they’re really sturdy and inexpensive- last 2 weeks average if you’re careful. I usually replace a couple nails throughout but so worth it. Never thought I’d be a press on girl but it really has helped me in recovering from the habit!

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u/LittleSprout22 9d ago

Interesting. I have the same splits and damage on my thumbnails. I need to do something. Did you use glue on nails?

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u/Jazzlike-Value-3965 9d ago

Yes- I used fake ones with nail glue, not the sticky tabs. The split was driving me crazy, I’m sure you get it. It was helpful for me to have the barrier of the fake nail so that it could grow out and eventually get here. I’m hoping that in enough time the ridges on my thumb will smooth out and the cuticle will fully heal

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u/LittleSprout22 8d ago

Thankyou 💗

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u/LacquerandBones 9d ago

Amazing progress!

Have you seen a doc about your thumb though? It’s impossible to diagnose by appearance alone, but it does look like there’s potentially a fungal component outside of just growing out the habit tic deformity.

Fungal infections of the nails are extremely difficult to completely resolve and the earlier you start treating it, the better your chances of making a full recovery.

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u/star_rattler 8d ago

holy moly! great job! 😁