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I Wait for My Nails to Dry Because I Can’t Sit Still

I tell myself it’s just a manicure, but I know it’s more than that. I paint each layer too thick, too fast, because I want the gloss to cover up the way my hands shake when I’m anxious. I hold them under the lamp, counting down the seconds, pretending I’m patient. But really, I’m just desperate for something to look finished, even if it’s just my nails. The sticky layer never bothers me—I’m used to things feeling half-done. Sometimes I smudge the polish on purpose, just to have a reason to start over. It’s easier to fix a nail than to fix the way I feel about myself. #BeautyBurnout #MirrorFatigue #NailAnxiety #Beauty