2007-11-08 00:50:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Its abnormal - it signifies insecurity. She seems to feel secure using objects appropriate for an infant. Does your friend have a mental illness?
A Psychologist (Sigmund Freud) had a Psychosexual theory. The 1st stage (oral stage) focuses on a newborn infant & 1-yr-old. Infants need to suck on their mom's nipple for nourishment.
A baby needs social contact from his/her mom. If a baby doesn't suck on a nipple, he/she will suck on a pacifier, thumb, finger, toy, bottle & other objects.
Your friend might have never been told to stop using these objects as a toddler.
2007-11-08 12:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by ♪♥Annie♥♪ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly not a good thing or a healthy thing. It seems like she wants to stay "like a baby". Maybe your friend didn't get enough or needed more attention as a baby. Babies have a sucking reflex and if it's not satisfied as a baby or toddler, then sometimes the behavior continues. I think she needs to see a counselor to try to break these habits after trying to find out why she does it to begin with. Sounds like your friend needs more attention or lacked it when younger.
2007-11-08 01:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might say that it somewhat is in simple terms slightly via fact little ones often have some notably extraordinary pastimes... ex.. donning your denims putting down, the pacifiers was once primary while i replace right into a young person, spiking your hair etc.. they are all to spark a definite identity and declare a definite quantity of independence. even nonetheless, if he continues to be breast feeding at 17, it is definately toddler abuse and reportable.
2016-10-01 21:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by cutburth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then she must have buck teeth, because that's what happens if you do those things for more than a few of your childhood years.
I would HIGHLY recommend that she see a counsellor.
2007-11-08 01:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by littlemissdolittle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a person who will be looking for an special partner in the future to satisfy their unusual fetishes. If they are concerned they can seek help but otherwise what ever floats their boat......
2007-11-08 00:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i never heard this before , sound weird and odd , ask her do she miss being a baby , or maybe she act like a chidlish , or maybe this is the first time someone have a teenager who is a baby. go to the doctor and ask what's with her.
2007-11-08 01:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is horrible! Shame on his parents for letting him do so. That person is going to grow up with a lot of issues.
2007-11-08 00:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Bitsy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gotta say, that's more than just a little bit freakish. But hey, my former boyfriend/***** Bomani did that, too. That's why I dumped him. That and because he slept with my mom -- ohnoes!
2007-11-08 00:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats pitiful and a bad thing! Why would you even have to ask?
2007-11-08 00:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ur kidding right!?
2007-11-08 01:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by AngelEyes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋