Finger picking

[kelsbels]

I do it too. Often at night while asleep. Always until they bleed

It's odd but I stopped during both pregnancies and then started again straight after.

[AnyDream]

I don't finger pick, but I do chew my lip. What helps for me is when I catch myself doing it, it's a sign that I'm tired and need to rest, or that I need to do some mindfulness practices. Which is like distracting yourself, but paying full attention to yourself while you're doing it.

For the overnight picking, could you maybe wear some light cotton gloves? If you slap some moisturiser on beforehand you'll get the added benefit of an overnight beauty treatment.

[Saffy]

I've been finger picking all my life on and off- quite bad at the moment for some reason. Can't help you with stopping, if I knew I would too. Seems to be a nervous habit for me also, but I think cos I am not working atm its boredom as well, cos I'm not stressed currently.
I took up knitting to give my hands something to do in the evening which helps.