ok well...i'm 15 years old and still suck my thumb. yes i know i should've quit a long time ago, but it's easier said than done. i'm suppose to be getting braces on jan 30. my dad caught me sucking my thumb and said hes not getting me braces if im still doing that. i really want to and need to quit, but the urges are really strong to resist sometimes. So do you have any suggestions on how to quit and how to prove to him that i've quit, because i already told him i quit but now i doubt he'll trust me. Please dont suggest hotsauce or nailpolish stuff or the gadget that goes in ur mouth. any other ways? i dont want to ask my ortho, i already told him i quit, too. What can i do whenever i get the urge to do this?
2007-01-05 14:54:43 · 8 answers · asked by bobohmyohme 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Just know that everything you do is a choice. You choose to be a slave to your habits or you choose to be the master of your self.
It's all your choice.
2007-01-05 14:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Rowdy Yayhoot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not going to put some nasty hotsauce or nail poslish on your thumb than I dont know what to tell you. You have a habit and they only way to stop the habit is to stop enjoying it.
It seems to me if you truly wanted to stop that habit you would put something nasty on your finger or wear one glove to bed so when you put your finger in your mouth it wont feel the same
Good luck!!
2007-01-06 14:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Legitwork2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a habit you've devoleped. Like me for example, I used to have the habit of chewing my nails until they bled. (I know, gross but you don't need to tell me). You should keep your hands busy. Like if your doing something like sitting you should twiddle your thumbs or something. You know just to keep them busy so you don't think about the urge to want to put your thumb in your mouth.
2007-01-05 15:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by NinjaSquirrel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There getting real good about reattaching fingers and thumbs. please cut it off and store it in the refrigerator.and after you get the braces have it sewn back on.or you can just make up your mind to quit.I sucked my thumb longer then I should have . but I got angry at myself . get angry. holler and scream at yourself when you wont to suck it.slap yourself in the face.get angry.don't let a habit control you. your a man now.so act like it. I know its hard to stop but you can do it.
2007-01-05 16:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what your financial situation is, but hypnotism is often succesful. you'd need your parents to check with a family doctor for a reference. (i think there a lot of people with such childhood habits that are able to keep them a secret for a long time) one more note: don't start smoking!!!!!
2007-01-05 14:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by gggjoob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Straight jacket, or take up smoking cigars. Chewing a carrot would be more healthy, and if you hate carrots as much as I do, you will quit.
2007-01-05 14:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont u try chewing gum or sucking on some mint when u have the urge
2007-01-05 14:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by narcissa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your hand under your pillow when you sleep. Every time you think about doing it, imagine the cutest boy/girl (whatever your choice) you like seeing you and laughing.
2007-01-05 14:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by SlapHappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋