ORAL FIXATION!!! when will it end?!


Question: ORAL FIXATION!!! when will it end.?
I've sucked my thumb since in the womb(embarrassingly still do even at this age(18)), i chew on plastics of all varieties, aluminum cans, chopsticks, toothpicks, paper, my hands, and really anything i can. I click my teeth when i don't have something to chew on, but never grind.
I've read Freud's studies and theories on oral fixation but i don't know anyway to stop it. Can anyone help me.?.?.? My mother used to put nail polish remover on my thumb so i wouldn't suck on it but that never worked, i ignored th taste. Any other solution will be highly welcomed.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You might try seeing a psychologist. Some of Freud's stuff is a little outdated.Health Question & Answer

THATS THE EXACT SAME AS ME.
except i dont suck my thumb and im straight.
like whenever i can i get a lid bottle like a plastic one
'and just chew on it, ive been doing it for like 4 years
now and my teeth have gotten used to the plastic.
but I like always have to be chewing on something.
I suggest buying like a whole bunch of gum.
I always have to have a pack of gum on me.
I would suggest stride or 5 gum.Health Question & Answer

I'm 17 and ive always chewed on something when i'm concentrating or when there's something in my mouth. Like the end of a pen. I never chew or suck on my fingers but still, I relate.

Chew gum; it works for me.
When I don't have gum, I catch myself chewing on the cap of my pen or on a paper clip haha.

But seriously, try gum, it helps.Health Question & Answer

My husband 24 still sucks his thumb when he's playing video games. (not very manly of him eh.) Perhaps you are lacking something in your life (creativity wise) and need to start a hobby.? My husband does origami and VG's. So perhaps taking up a hobby that makes you use your hands will tide your O.F..Health Question & Answer

Always dip ur fingers in chilli powder ;)
Every individual has his own mannerism and u have one
Remember one thing things are not permanent but change is permanentHealth Question & Answer

Omg I hav the exact same problem! But with me I chew hair things pens pencils everything! What works is eating gum, or wear a retainer in your teeth cuz I just got one Nd it rly helped!Health Question & Answer

You have to force yourself to stop, wear socks on your hands whenever you are at home.Health Question & Answer

either just stop thinking about it so much and it'll go away OR find a girlfriend who likes it downtownHealth Question & Answer

it the great words of doctor greggory house, "did you ever try NOT sticking things in your mouth.?"Health Question & Answer

put very hot sause on your figures so when you suck them your mouth burns and when it burns dont drink anythingHealth Question & Answer

It takes three weeks of not doing it to break a habit.Health Question & Answer

it just seems like you are a sucker, and will be like that for the rest of your life.Health Question & Answer

Duck Tape.Health Question & Answer

get a blow pop or lollipop and try not to get fatHealth Question & Answer

scratch your butt with your fingers & no one will want to chew on themHealth Question & Answer

always chew gum. solves this problem and prevents bad breath! =DHealth Question & Answer

smoke cigsHealth Question & Answer

There is a great product called stopbite for nails and cuticules
http://www.gro-nails.com/shopping/305.ht...

I used it for a few months when I was younger to stop eating the skin around my nails and to stop bitting my nails as well. That product is disgusting, you will have it in your mouth a few times for a second and eventually drop all hurges to stick your fingers in your mouth.

Now for objects and teeth clintching well simple enough you might have a stress issue or anxiety. Seeing a doc about those two might help out a bit. On the other hand. You can first try carrying gum on you all the time. chew it as much as possible. No sugar added gu might be best miind you but it might help with the "eating items" issue.Health Question & Answer



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