embarassing-please no mean answers?

Question

ok im 15 and i still suck my thumb
not all the time obviously but i dont know what to do
i cant stop

Answer 1

They sell stuff (can't think of the name) at drugstores to help people who bite their fingernails. It's really horrid tasting, and cured my friend of his habit in just a week. You could ask about such products at the drugstore, then put it on your thumbs. Asking for something to help control nail biting would be a lot less humiliating than admitting the real problem :) Good luck.

Answer 2

I've heard of younger children, like 10 or 11, still sucking their thumb, but not a 15 year old.
I'm sure it is not all that uncommon, though.
If this is the worst of your worries, be glad:)
There are alot worse problems that you could have.

The main issue, besides the social one, is your teeth.
Prolonged thumb-sucking can distort your teeth.

Don't be emabarrased to tell your doctor. That's what he's there for. He may be able to suggest some aversion therapy, and find out if there is an underlying cause.
So, tell your doctor. And remember, it may be embarrasing, but it's not the end of the world,

Answer 3

I sucked my thumb till my 20's...I was on the slow track to stop suckin mine. The only thing you can do is try the other options that others have given you and find out which one works. I started my nails done every two weeks cause that helped me. You just have to find something that works and then you will be able to stop, but dont rush it you are still young and FREAK what others say.

Answer 4

I had the same problem too but I stopped at 12, cause it made me get sick all the time, I started chewing gum all the time, so I buy crates of gum instead of packs...try not to suck on your thumb for more than 21 days and you will eventually stop

Answer 5

Wear gloves.

Tie down your hands at night so that you can't put them in your mouth.

Try hot sauce.

They make stuff that tastes nasty just for nail biters and thumb suckers. Can't recall what it's called though.

What stopped me from sucking my thumb was (I was much younger than 15 though) one day I looked at the one I always sucked and then at the other and thought it would never look normal again. I'm been thumbsucking free since then.

Answer 6

It can be embarrassing and a horrid habit to break. You could try putting some Tabasco sauce on it . ( when your alone of course) Holding something in your hand like pencil will help too. I Know many adults who have the same problem , my Dad was one. He was able to control in public but if he was truly tired and fell asleep in popped the thumb. It is a habit but one that brings comfort to you. Ignore any nasty answers you may get. I know you'll do fine and break yourself of it in time. Good Luck

Answer 7

Well all of the advice on hot sauce, vanilla, socks and what have you - don't work. You acquire the taste. No matter how bad it is or hot it is......you will get used to it. You need to want to STOP. There is a security reason why you do it. You need to find that reason and then work out the issue. You will eventually stop. Good luck. =)

Answer 8

Find something else to do with your hands, pick up a hobby, wet your hand and but baking soda on it, then when you suck your thumb, it is disgusting, also go buy finger-nail polish that tastes digusting because it is for people so they stop biting their nails

Good Luck

Answer 9

If you really want to stop, you will find a way. there is a saying that goes "when you are full you will push away from the table". Have you tried dipping your thumbs in something spicy? Or clorox? Good Luck.

Answer 10

Dont be embarssed!I have always done this thing where I suck my bottom lip,I have done it as far back as I can remember!Everyone has "one of those things" yours just happens to be well known.You can dip your thumb in nail polish remover *non acsitone* (sp?) so the taste is bad.You will over come it.You just have to have a litle will power!Good luck!