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ex thumb sucker
19/M
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?
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Try buying mints or gum to constantly have so that your mouth will be too busy to have the chance to suck your thumb.
If not, putting something on your thumb would work. Like clear nail polish or something. That way when you put your thumb in your mouth, it tastes bad and you won't want to suck your thumb.
Good luck! =]
--Jack
(18/m)
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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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I had the same problem as you, I went to a specialist who helped me. She tried to figure out why I did, which I never figured out haha but okay. Then she gave me a couple methods I used to stop.
First, try wearing a mitten or glove on the hand that you suck your thumb, even at night. This sounds crazy, but it works. Who wants to suck on a glove?
Second, I used a nail polish that was designed to taste bitter and sour when I put it in my mouth. its clear, so nobody knows its on, and trust me, it tastes HORRIBLE.
Good luck!!! hope this helps :-)
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First you have to assess why you suck your thumb. Does it help you cope with stress? If so you need to find healthier outlets to deal with it, like chewing gum or keeping your hands busy with something else.
If you simply suck your thumb out of habit, put something on your thumb to act as a trigger to stop you from doing it. Like a bandaid, chili powder, or tobasco sauce.
Keep telling yourself you are an adult now and it's time to start acting like one. How will you tell your children not to suck their thumbs when you do? Keep yourself motivated and you will succeed :) Make it your New Year's Resolution.
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To stop from sucking your thumb put something on there u kno u dont like. Try medicine or put a band-aid on it.
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Im sure that when people read my advice column and they see that ive said that i can relate to all of the questions ive answered,they dont believe me. Heck,i wouldnt believe it if i saw it either..but the funny part is that ive related to every question ive answered. This is a question i can beyond relate to. I sucked my thumb up until 6th grade,and it was a secret i was going to take with me to the grave. I used to be really embarassed by it and only my really good friends knew about it. I would carry a blanket with me and suck my thumb when i was having a bad day..it was sort of like a stress reliever i guess. By the time that i got to 6th grade i started getting worried that i would never quit sucking my thumb and it really scared me...i didnt want to end up going through highschool and the rest of my life sucking my thumb. Id always tried quitting but nothing seemed to really work. One day,without my knowing,my sister took my blanket and hid it from me. At first i thought i was going insane..but later on i realized that it was for the best and i just kind of stopped sucking my thumb. Im pretty sure its just a security thing that makes us feel comfortable. So yeah,id definitely reccomend just quitting cold turkey..try and do things that will get your mind off of it. And this might sound wierd,but id invest in some suckers and gum..keep your mouth busy (: haha
hope this helped.
xoxo,taylor.
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