This is so embarrassing

Rose113

Please don’t judge me, I’m ashamed of myself as it is and this is a hard thing for me to talk about.

Uhm so since I was like 6 I’ve always been a thumb sucker when sleeping, you know like when typically toddlers do it when there younger…well I kinda do it to, not always been one of them I used to TW// not bite my thumb but kinda I guess, I don’t know how to describe it but it used to calm me and it never caused harm to me but then I started sucking my thumb out of nowhere and it just became a comfort thing for me…it’s so embarrassing I’m so sorry…

I’m 17 (18 in 15 days) and I still do it but I don’t know how to snap out of it and I feel so ashamed that I do it. It helps with my age regression too so when I feel in the small headspace that helps me to not fully age regress if that makes sense…I guess it kinda don’t make sense

I’m so so so so sorry, this is so embarrassing I’m so sorry

Gemma

Hey @Rose113,

Firstly I just want to say that we would never judge you here. You've done so well to open up about this and it's very brave of you to put these things into words. You're welcome to share whatever you feel comfy sharing in our spaces.

This isn't embarrassing at all and I think many people can relate to that feeling of wanting to find a moment of comfort. It sounds like sucking your thumb has been a way of self-soothing and that's nothing to be ashamed of. Many young children do this and it can easily become a habit that helps bring us some relief which can continue into our youth and even adulthood, as a way of comforting ourselves and soothing anxiety.

You say that it helps with your age regression which makes complete sense, @Rose113, and please don't apologise for seeking help with this. You mention that you don't know how to snap out of it. I'm wondering if you have found any other techniques that can help bring the same level of comfort and anxiety-reduction?

Rose113

Hey @Gemma I used to sometimes tap my forehead with my finger but then it became harmful instead so I went back to sucking my thumb. Or I was tap my chest with my finger but I had to stop cos it was just causing injuries

It feels so dumb and stupid sorry

eylah

you should never feel embarrassed sharing things like this to us bc we are not gonna judge you rose. many young ppl would relate to you so your not alone. have you got any like fidget toys or anything or teddies you could use to try distract tourself with that? ik it sounds silly. here for you rose .i used to suck my thumb but now have teddy bears to comfort me now. hugs 🫂.

Rose113

Thank you @eylah id try a teddy but the teddy I have is a llama and Barney likes to steal it off me :’)

eylah

Rose113 wrote: »

Thank you @eylah id try a teddy but the teddy I have is a llama and Barney likes to steal it off me :’)

aw you have one and him 😂❤️.