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I have been a thumb sucker my whole life. My New Years resolution is to quit it for good. I am going to go cold turkey. If that doesn't work, what else can I do to help me quit? (link)
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hi ThumbSucker,
I appreciate that you're out there making resolutions and trying to make the world a better place by doing so, but I'm confused. You don't state if you suck your thumb all the time of if it just happens in your sleep. Here's how I see it:
If you're walking around in broad daylight with your thumb in your mouth, then, yes, this is a problem. Ideally you're going to go out into the world and pursue an education, employment, and girls, and the thumb wedged in your mouth is going to be an impediment to success during college interviews, job interview and a buzzkill in those all important singles bars where you will be heading to meet chicks. You can try the mittens, the bitter apple, the cayenne pepper or whatever you think might do the trick. If none of that works, you might try a Hypnotist or Hypnotherapist, which can be helpful in helping to break other bothersome habits like smoking or overeating. Or you could just make a concerted and conscious effort to look at yourself in the mirror everytime you find yourself sucking your thumb. A lot of things will work, but it will take time and patience, there's no quick fix for a lifelong habit, so stick with it and you'll have success.
Now, on the other hand (pun intended), if you're sucking your thumb in your sleep and removing said thumb from your mouth upon awakening, I really have to say, who cares? I am a confirmed, 38 year old thumbsucker in a steady and committed relationship with a great guy who could care less that I suck my thumb when I'm sleeping. Any girl who finds you fascinating enough to sleep with will probably consider this to be a sweet and charming little quirk of your personality, which, frankly, it is. Why bother with a huge to-do of trying to change something that isn't harmful, has no bearing on your character and isn't seen by anyone other than those closest to you?
It's your thumb, don't let it get in the way of the rest of your life but you can suck it if you want to and it won't hurt a thing.
Have a great day
Thumbsucking AppleAnnie
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