How can i stop sucking my thumb?!
Question:
How can i stop sucking my thumb?
i'm 13 years old AND I CAN"T STOP SICKING MY THUMB>>>this thumb sucking habit of mine ..has made my teeth really bad..and it's unfortunate that it could have been prevented..how can i stop sucking my thumb permanetly?
Answers:
Umm... well... self-control... you have to have self-control to get any habit, good or bad, under control.
You could:
Talk to your dentist, who may have helpful suggestions and who can also explain the dental consequences and options for treatment.
You could keep your hands busy.
Pretend someone is always watching you & you probably won't do it. (that sounds dumb, but it just may work)
Learn some other Relaxation Techniques. You probably do it in the first place to soothe yourself, right? Out of habit? Well, just find some other ways to relax yourself. Breathing out of your mouth & in your nose very deeply, for instance.
Read the 2nd link for another teen that still sucked their thumb: