Phaneromania (Noun)
Meaning
An irresistible desire to pick at superficial body parts (as in obsessive nail-biting).
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
Examples
- She had been trying to overcome her phaneromania for years but couldn't stop biting her nails when stressed.
- The psychologist worked with her patient to identify the root cause of her phaneromania, hoping to break the cycle of nail-biting.
- As a result of her phaneromania, she often had bloody and bruised fingers, making everyday activities challenging.
- After being aware of her phaneromania, she made a conscious effort to find alternative stress-relieving activities, such as meditation.
- Despite trying various remedies, she struggled to manage her phaneromania and resorted to wearing gloves to protect her hands from her compulsive biting.