I’m 15 years old, and I’ve been sucking my thumb since the womb and my parents have always said I’ve never used a dummy, and I’ve been trying to stop properly since I was 11. I can control it when I’m out in public, and then when I’m relaxed at home I just start it, especially when I’m going to sleep. No when I do fall asleep I end up doing it again
I'm 15 and I'm planning to stop because of my teeth and jaw. I can normally contain myself in public and sometimes when falling asleep; I mostly do it when relaxing. But sometimes I just kind of do it out of anxiety? I sometimes get anxious when I'm not doing it. I will slowly walk towards my goal nonetheless!
I'm tryna stop but dont even be ashamed of sucking your thumb as a larger age, Its just means that your more scared of life than others and you just need a little more comfort
I’m 20 and every relationship I’ve been in (except the one I’ve been in now😍) I have been abused a lot and cheated and SA abused and I have a lot of trauma and it depressed and anxiety. So i know why I do it. And it’s not hurting anyone because I only do it when I’m in my room and my bf knows how it helps me so he doesn’t mind it! he’s knows I’ve had a lot of trauma in life
I cant sleep, if my thumb is not in my mouth. I've only succeeded once in my whole life but now I can't at all I know how to control it at school or out in public, I don't even try to suck it But at home and when I sleep I always do. My grandmother once told me to cover it with seal tape and in the middle of the night I couldn't sleep so I took it off and got a scolding in the morning. I need help plus I have braces on
Same man you are not alone I am just like you, even you are more better than me you supportive parents my parents are forcing me and making fun of me, and It's really hard I wish good luck man just remember that you are not alone
i am 13 and i’ve been sucking my thumb to fall asleep since I was born, i have been trying everything from sleeping with socks on my hands to tierding my body completely so that i js pass out when I hit the bed but nothing works, i can’t sleep if its not with my thumb, but wierdly enough i can control it when I am around people, like, if I am going to sleep in a car with people I can sleep without my thumb, my family isn’t really supportive in helping me, they just make fun of me and constantly tell me how bad my jaw looks because of this, but I just read the comments and honestly I feel validated here, I am glad that I am not the only one that struggles with this and feels the same way I do. also thanks for reading, I hope everyone can find someone that accepts them even if they do this ♡
I will never stop sucking my thumb its not bad when done in moderation it puts me in a better mind space and im 34 but everyone think im a lot younger but i will never stop and social stigmas are dumb because i am overall a healthy person so something that provides comfort over something thats very destructive shouldnt be so bad
I'm 16. I've stopped 6 days ago, very hard to stop.. tends to slip in too but I take it out immediately and don't think about it. I think about me getting my braces soon knowing I should stop if I want a perfect smile and it helps :) a tip too is to shove a sock on ur hand or keep urself very busy!
I started at 13, and by nearly 20 I realized this is who I am and I will not stop. I am 56 now. By the way, Tooth Fairy, you have a very delicious looking thumb
I’m 11 years old and I’m still thumb sucking when I go to school I stop but when I get home I just automatically start and won’t stop I try to stop as hard as I can I just can’t! And I’m going to middle school and I’m just wondering what would people treat me as if they heard I suck my thumb it’s terrifying so could you give me a tip please.thank you so much.
Hi..Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I don't think of thumb sucking as a disorder. It's a sign that you are in need of comfort and looking for ways to soothe yourself. The first step I would suggest is to get aware of your habit and then find healthy ways to cope with the negative emotions that tend to overwhelm you. Depending on when you do it, if you do it while you are asleep, wearing cotton gloves might help as a change in tactile sensation may be enough to break the habit. Or you could dip them in something mildly bitter that deters you from sucking but doesn't wake you up
If you are doing it to put yourself to sleep then try hugging a pillow or swaddling yourself. When you are out in the public, try dipping your finger in almond oil before stepping out. It's mildly bitter tasting and transparent too.
It's probably a self-soothing behaviour. I recommend trying to find out the trigger factors and then redirect your attention to something else. Fidget spinners are known to help. Another great alternative is a nail polish especially designed to be used on the thumbnails. The best part is that it's transparent and so invisible if you are out in the public. There are also special pendants made out of food grade silicone to chew/suck on to. These can be found by searching 'Chewlry' Last but not the least, if possible do try visiting a Dentist as they will be able to guide you as treatments are available to help you stop thumb sucking. Whatever you do try to stay consistent, but don't stress yourself. Nothing is worth that. Take it one day at a time and most importantly though live your life and make progress along the way. Thanks for sharing your experience with
I’m 22 and been doing this since a child. I do along with rubbing my lashes with one finger and a thumb in my mouth. My ex bf use to say how cute it was but I always thought it’s because I’m young with a baby face but it won’t be so cute when I’m older
Yeah, I get embarrassed by my friends when they see me sucking my finger. Fortunately, I can trust my friend and he doesn't spread what I do. Sometimes I envy them because they can sleep without sucking their thumb.
I'm 13 nearly 14 and still suck my thumb, I stop when I'm in public, aka, school, the park, shops, etc. But when I'm home I just cant help it, I do it when I'm watching tv, going to sleep, doing homework, etc. I do sometimes realise when Im sucking my thumb but not often, I only suck my thumb when I feel a certain material like pillow cases, The feeling of a pillow case is the same feeling I have on my teddy I've had from a baby, I want to get rid of the thumb sucking but not the teddy, Any tips on how to stop for me?
i'm 16 and i still can't stop this, i have a cotton like thing that i have daily and i only suck my thumb when i'm messing with it too. it'S WEIRD but i cant stop it buuuut i can go days without doing it if i'm on vacation or somewhere else
I dont know why but like I just have this small bump on my thumb while others get like dark skin by sucking thumbs and other terrible stuff, I'm 12 and I dont have a severe overbite but there's no angle which I'm glad abt, but it's just shifted forward, and I can control myself when I'm outside but at home it's just, every second, but gum really helps yes , my dad told me it will make my jaw sharper and it concentrates and gets my thumb out of the way , gum helps me less stressed and it makes me more relaxed and focused, I made it a habit eating gum
@@chloe.dallas really? High five ✋, also I have recently stopped, I had a massive addiction, but the way I stopped sucking is shamed myself by watching tons of videos and affects and effects by sucking thumb
@@chloe.dallas or just use bandage or medical tape, and cover it whole finger, that's what I did, that's actually what prevented it from me doing my stuff
I'm 25 and still do it when I'm reading a book and really into it so I forgot myself and suddenly realize I'm sucking my thumb, also if I'm on sns before bed I often do it without realizing and also when I sleep because when I wake up ik I have been doing it. I never do it in way that I would put it in my mouth but it just ends up being in there when I'm not in the moment I guess
I know that this isnt a common question, however, i cant find many resources regarding this. When I was in grade school, I had a habit of carrying a stuffed animal snoopy, and sucking my lower lip. I have no memory of sucking my thumbs. However, in 7th or 8th grade, I made the decision to try and quit sucking my lip. I cant remember how it happened, but within a month, I wasnt sucking my lip anymore. That seems all well and good, until , a couple of years ago I noticed that I was sucking my tongue. After I noticed that, I caught myself doing it all the time. It turns out that Im sucking my tongue more often than Im not. That being said, why am I sharing this? Noone knows either way and there isnt any damage being done to my teeth or gums. My questions are..., Is there something deeper to this, like on an emotional level? Is anyone else familiar tongue sucking? Is there any cause for concern? Thanks in advance!
Ma'am I'm 13 and when I was 3 my mother left me for 3 months after that I start thumb sucking PlZ help me to prevent thumb sucking (plz give me a special tip)😭
Hi..Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I agree that you probably lacked nurturing care at a critical age which may be a reason for your thumb sucking habit, as a way to self soothe. The long term recovery would require you to find ways to cope with these feelings. I don't think of thumb sucking as a disorder. It's a sign that you are in need of comfort and looking for ways to soothe yourself. The first step I would suggest is to get aware of your habit and then find healthy ways to cope with the negative emotions that tend to overwhelm you. Depending on when you do it, if you do it while you are asleep, wearing cotton gloves might help as a change in tactile sensation may be enough to break the habit. Or you could dip them in something mildly bitter that deters you from sucking but doesn't wake you up
If you are doing it to put yourself to sleep then try hugging a pillow or swaddling yourself. When you are out in the public, try dipping your finger in almond oil before stepping out. It's mildly bitter tasting and transparent too.
I am 28 and 😢thumb sucking. But watching this and reading the comments has made me realise how bad it is. From today I will never suck my thumb again by the help of the Holy Spirit !
I am 23 and I realized last year that I still suck my thumb at night.. idk how to stop it I have tried everything going from wearing gloves (my brain makes me take one off and I wake up with my thumb wet) to painting my nails which didn’t do anything.. I have always had teeth problems bc of this habit and I don’t want my teeth to get worse and worse :( pls help idk what to do
I can sleep without sucking my thumb but I am scared that I do it in my sleep. Sometimes I wrap my hands with a glove or something but I wake up with it undone 🥲
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I’m 15 years old, and I’ve been sucking my thumb since the womb and my parents have always said I’ve never used a dummy, and I’ve been trying to stop properly since I was 11. I can control it when I’m out in public, and then when I’m relaxed at home I just start it, especially when I’m going to sleep. No when I do fall asleep I end up doing it again
Sis sammeee:((
Oml we the same age, same cenario
And my lisp is so bad I can hear it now
Yeah I'm abt to the 13 and I need to suck my thumb to sleep. I'm trying to stop cause i might be getting braces soon. :(
@Minty wolf I'm just using a regular glove, but I feel so anxious when I do. Anyways good luck!
I'm 15 and I'm planning to stop because of my teeth and jaw. I can normally contain myself in public and sometimes when falling asleep; I mostly do it when relaxing. But sometimes I just kind of do it out of anxiety? I sometimes get anxious when I'm not doing it. I will slowly walk towards my goal nonetheless!
Hey! I feel you i still feel the same as urs
Same. I’m 22 and still do it. I want to stop. I can’t do this all my life. I’ve been doing it since a baby
Same
I want to stop but I can't because sometimes I don't realize that I'm biting my thumb
Same! but it mostly at night for me
I'm tryna stop but dont even be ashamed of sucking your thumb as a larger age, Its just means that your more scared of life than others and you just need a little more comfort
I’m 20 and every relationship I’ve been in (except the one I’ve been in now😍) I have been abused a lot and cheated and SA abused and I have a lot of trauma and it depressed and anxiety. So i know why I do it. And it’s not hurting anyone because I only do it when I’m in my room and my bf knows how it helps me so he doesn’t mind it! he’s knows I’ve had a lot of trauma in life
@@sweetsultress you do it too ?🥺
I cant sleep, if my thumb is not in my mouth.
I've only succeeded once in my whole life but now I can't at all
I know how to control it at school or out in public, I don't even try to suck it
But at home and when I sleep I always do.
My grandmother once told me to cover it with seal tape and in the middle of the night I couldn't sleep so I took it off and got a scolding in the morning. I need help plus I have braces on
Same man you are not alone I am just like you, even you are more better than me you supportive parents my parents are forcing me and making fun of me, and It's really hard I wish good luck man just remember that you are not alone
@@Joey69468 best of luck brother
God bless you 🙏🏿
@@Snaz.z.z thanks brother god bless you too🙏❤
Me Too! I cannot sleep and the thing I'm attached to my baby blanket
@@syedzoran7453 damn Good luck man, I hope things get better for you🖤✊
i am 13 and i’ve been sucking my thumb to fall asleep since I was born, i have been trying everything from sleeping with socks on my hands to tierding my body completely so that i js pass out when I hit the bed but nothing works, i can’t sleep if its not with my thumb, but wierdly enough i can control it when I am around people, like, if I am going to sleep in a car with people I can sleep without my thumb, my family isn’t really supportive in helping me, they just make fun of me and constantly tell me how bad my jaw looks because of this, but I just read the comments and honestly I feel validated here, I am glad that I am not the only one that struggles with this and feels the same way I do. also thanks for reading, I hope everyone can find someone that accepts them even if they do this ♡
I will never stop sucking my thumb its not bad when done in moderation it puts me in a better mind space and im 34 but everyone think im a lot younger but i will never stop and social stigmas are dumb because i am overall a healthy person so something that provides comfort over something thats very destructive shouldnt be so bad
You are absolutely right in your place.
More power to you!
Not the case now with Covid.
I'm 16. I've stopped 6 days ago, very hard to stop.. tends to slip in too but I take it out immediately and don't think about it. I think about me getting my braces soon knowing I should stop if I want a perfect smile and it helps :) a tip too is to shove a sock on ur hand or keep urself very busy!
Me too ngl. Just went to an orthodontist to get braces but i couldn’t.
30 Yo thumb sucker here I’ve been cold Turkey for 2 days and I am going crazy
27 going on 6 days now since I’m meant to get braces in a month. It’s been a week of sleepless nights 😩
Im 11 years old, I dont know why Im like this. I cant sleep without it I hate my life so much I just want a normal life.
I started at 13, and by nearly 20 I realized this is who I am and I will not stop. I am 56 now. By the way, Tooth Fairy, you have a very delicious looking thumb
❤️🔥
I’m 11 years old and I’m still thumb sucking when I go to school I stop but when I get home I just automatically start and won’t stop I try to stop as hard as I can I just can’t! And I’m going to middle school and I’m just wondering what would people treat me as if they heard I suck my thumb it’s terrifying so could you give me a tip please.thank you so much.
Hi..Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I don't think of thumb sucking as a disorder. It's a sign that you are in need of comfort and looking for ways to soothe yourself.
The first step I would suggest is to get aware of your habit and then find healthy ways to cope with the negative emotions that tend to overwhelm you.
Depending on when you do it, if you do it while you are asleep, wearing cotton gloves might help as a change in tactile sensation may be enough to break the habit. Or you could dip them in something mildly bitter that deters you from sucking but doesn't wake you up
If you are doing it to put yourself to sleep then try hugging a pillow or swaddling yourself.
When you are out in the public, try dipping your finger in almond oil before stepping out. It's mildly bitter tasting and transparent too.
In the meantime, take it one day at a time and remember to start slow, live your life and make progress along the way. All the very best to you 😊
@@ToothFairyDrRajkuwar thank you so much!
Same
I'm 15 and I still stuck my thumb. I can sleep without it but I can watch TV without it like I need help my speech is really bad
It's probably a self-soothing behaviour. I recommend trying to find out the trigger factors and then redirect your attention to something else. Fidget spinners are known to help. Another great alternative is a nail polish especially designed to be used on the thumbnails. The best part is that it's transparent and so invisible if you are out in the public.
There are also special pendants made out of food grade silicone to chew/suck on to. These can be found by searching 'Chewlry'
Last but not the least, if possible do try visiting a Dentist as they will be able to guide you as treatments are available to help you stop thumb sucking.
Whatever you do try to stay consistent, but don't stress yourself. Nothing is worth that.
Take it one day at a time and most importantly though live your life and make progress along the way.
Thanks for sharing your experience with
@@ToothFairyDrRajkuwar thank you so much. God bless
I’m 22 and been doing this since a child. I do along with rubbing my lashes with one finger and a thumb in my mouth. My ex bf use to say how cute it was but I always thought it’s because I’m young with a baby face but it won’t be so cute when I’m older
I thought I was the only one who we thumb sucking with rubbing my lashes. And now I got an partner😢😅😂
Me to lashes , nose , eyebrows
Me too... I'm 21 year old nd still used to do it...first finger of left hand
Oh god. Now I feel relief seeing that am not the only one doing it😆😆
Yeah, I get embarrassed by my friends when they see me sucking my finger. Fortunately, I can trust my friend and he doesn't spread what I do. Sometimes I envy them because they can sleep without sucking their thumb.
This discussion was indeed very helpful thank you so much🙏
I'm 30 and will be throwing my blanket away .... it's been with me for the last 7 years... it's my trigger
im 10, and you guessed it! i still suck my thumb....and this helped! ty
I'm 13 nearly 14 and still suck my thumb, I stop when I'm in public, aka, school, the park, shops, etc. But when I'm home I just cant help it, I do it when I'm watching tv, going to sleep, doing homework, etc. I do sometimes realise when Im sucking my thumb but not often, I only suck my thumb when I feel a certain material like pillow cases, The feeling of a pillow case is the same feeling I have on my teddy I've had from a baby, I want to get rid of the thumb sucking but not the teddy, Any tips on how to stop for me?
Yeah..
Omg sameee I’m 14
@@Neasiakazariah cool
I'm the same , at public I dont feel like sucking but at home it's just
...
i'm 16 and i still can't stop this, i have a cotton like thing that i have daily and i only suck my thumb when i'm messing with it too. it'S WEIRD but i cant stop it
buuuut i can go days without doing it if i'm on vacation or somewhere else
I dont know why but like I just have this small bump on my thumb while others get like dark skin by sucking thumbs and other terrible stuff, I'm 12 and I dont have a severe overbite but there's no angle which I'm glad abt, but it's just shifted forward, and I can control myself when I'm outside but at home it's just, every second, but gum really helps yes , my dad told me it will make my jaw sharper and it concentrates and gets my thumb out of the way , gum helps me less stressed and it makes me more relaxed and focused, I made it a habit eating gum
i have that same exact bump on my thumb lol. i also am 12 and have a small overbite 😅
@@chloe.dallas really? High five ✋, also I have recently stopped, I had a massive addiction, but the way I stopped sucking is shamed myself by watching tons of videos and affects and effects by sucking thumb
@@bryanhamfootball i might try that but the thing is i only do it at night so its not a huge prob for me :)
@@chloe.dallas or just use bandage or medical tape, and cover it whole finger, that's what I did, that's actually what prevented it from me doing my stuff
I'm 25 and still do it when I'm reading a book and really into it so I forgot myself and suddenly realize I'm sucking my thumb, also if I'm on sns before bed I often do it without realizing and also when I sleep because when I wake up ik I have been doing it. I never do it in way that I would put it in my mouth but it just ends up being in there when I'm not in the moment I guess
i see, so i was not alone! :) thinking about it alwayssss kills me with shame
All the symptoms at 3:50 are all in me 🤣🤣
I'm 17 I can't see myself stopping it's so hard
Me too, but I'm trying very hard
I know that this isnt a common question, however, i cant find many resources regarding this. When I was in grade school, I had a habit of carrying a stuffed animal snoopy, and sucking my lower lip. I have no memory of sucking my thumbs. However, in 7th or 8th grade, I made the decision to try and quit sucking my lip. I cant remember how it happened, but within a month, I wasnt sucking my lip anymore.
That seems all well and good, until , a couple of years ago I noticed that I was sucking my tongue. After I noticed that, I caught myself doing it all the time. It turns out that Im sucking my tongue more often than Im not. That being said, why am I sharing this? Noone knows either way and there isnt any damage being done to my teeth or gums.
My questions are..., Is there something deeper to this, like on an emotional level? Is anyone else familiar tongue sucking? Is there any cause for concern?
Thanks in advance!
Ma'am I'm 13 and when I was 3 my mother left me for 3 months after that I start thumb sucking
PlZ help me to prevent thumb sucking (plz give me a special tip)😭
Hi..Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I agree that you probably lacked nurturing care at a critical age which may be a reason for your thumb sucking habit, as a way to self soothe. The long term recovery would require you to find ways to cope with these feelings.
I don't think of thumb sucking as a disorder. It's a sign that you are in need of comfort and looking for ways to soothe yourself.
The first step I would suggest is to get aware of your habit and then find healthy ways to cope with the negative emotions that tend to overwhelm you.
Depending on when you do it, if you do it while you are asleep, wearing cotton gloves might help as a change in tactile sensation may be enough to break the habit. Or you could dip them in something mildly bitter that deters you from sucking but doesn't wake you up
If you are doing it to put yourself to sleep then try hugging a pillow or swaddling yourself.
When you are out in the public, try dipping your finger in almond oil before stepping out. It's mildly bitter tasting and transparent too.
In the meantime, take it one day at a time and remember to start slow, live your life and make progress along the way. All the very best to you 😊
@@ToothFairyDrRajkuwar Thankyou so much for helping me
Always a pleasure.Take care 😊
No one but me : sucks thumb While sleeping ONLY.. 🙆♀️ told by my mom that i suck my thumb while I'm sleeping At Night.
I'm 56 and I can't stop😢
56?
this was very helpfull, thank you
do not listen to this women don’t put “nail polish on your thumb” i avoid that cause i don’t want to be poisoned, please do not listen to this.
I do it when im tiered and sometimes cant sleep if i dont. It has to be combined with smelling my hair
I am 28 and 😢thumb sucking. But watching this and reading the comments has made me realise how bad it is. From today I will never suck my thumb again by the help of the Holy Spirit !
I am 23 and I realized last year that I still suck my thumb at night.. idk how to stop it I have tried everything going from wearing gloves (my brain makes me take one off and I wake up with my thumb wet) to painting my nails which didn’t do anything.. I have always had teeth problems bc of this habit and I don’t want my teeth to get worse and worse :( pls help idk what to do
I have the same problem too, i just put a band aid on my thumb or something that would wake me up if i thumb suck
Good video. TY for this.
Namaste and thank you. Going to try to kick this habit this year with the help of my counselor. Awareness has already started. 👌
another great video!!
i keep gum in my mouth but it doenst help
i'm 14 my goal for 2021 is to stop i only suck my thumb at night but it feels amazing to know i'm not alone
edit: i stopped sucking my thumb !!
Your not alone I just turned 15 I wanna stop now of I'm getting braces soon anyway
mam i thumbsuck during sleep....how can i overcome it
i just got braces and i’m trying to stopppp i’ll update tmr i’m going to sleeo
It's been 2years bruv
I am 13 I can't 😣
i’m 13 and suck my index finger I need to stop 🤚
Thanku mam
thanks madam
Hope this discussion was helpful
All the very best🙏
I want to suck my thumb whenever i see in my hand 😂
😂
I can sleep without sucking my thumb but I am scared that I do it in my sleep. Sometimes I wrap my hands with a glove or something but I wake up with it undone 🥲
I can't sleep without doing it 😢😢