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27 years
I am an adult thumbs sucker. I do it when asleep and unconscionably, and never when awake.. What are the reasons? is this a disorder? Any treatments?
May 26, 2015

Dr. Mostafa Odeh Psychiatry
This is not a disorder, but a remnant of early childhood behavior. Sucking plays a
calming role in your situation and can be explained to be an act of fixation on
an early developmental stage. Before engaging in a treatment plan we need to
know why this fixation has happened, so I advise you to consult a psychiatrist
who is experienced in analytic therapy to help you.
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