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A member asked:
How can i stop my thumb sucking while sleeping,help me to stop this habit,i have this habit since 21 yrs old?
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Stop worrying : Some people do this. It is not going to harm you in any way. Quite a few folks do this compulsively while they are awake — it seems to be in the brain wiring and you cannot simply stop. This can be embarrassing. There’s online resources for this. If you only do it in your sleep, it’s your business, and if you have a decent partner, she will have enough sense not to try to change you.
Answered 5/25/2018
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