I’ve had this problem for many years. I stop for about two months then something happens to start me off again.
The knitting strategy sounds like it would be helpful. One would be creative, too, instead of being (self) destructive.
This habit is so embarrassing for a woman of my age. I just WISH I had beautiful fingers like other women.
Has anyone got any successful strategies to share with me, please? I wish that I could suggest something in return, but…...
How to stop picking my fingers
It made me
Pleased 
"It was difficult because it was an unconscious thing, but once I took control of what I was doing, I found myself able to stop."
How I did it: I realized that I only did this when I was nervous, so I would consciously pay attention to what I was doing with my hands whenever I was worried about something. I learned to knit from a friend which seems unrelated, but in doing so, I gave myself something to do instead of sitting there messing with my hands.
Lessons & tips: Pay attention to yourself! Bloody hangnails are not worth the look of beautiful hands!
Resources: None
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I also have this problem. I don’t know how to knit, but am willing to learn. :’( I am so embarassed and mortified of my blood fingers, cuticles etc.
Any other strategies?
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