May Actually Need A Pacifier

[spark]

While I've never sucked my thumb, I've developed a habit of putting my knuckles into my mouth and my teeth have rubbed my knuckles raw. It has actually gotten to the point of discomfort, and I really need to hold off and let them heal. A pacifier should hopefully solve that need.

[chad334]

Ouch. I would definitely start using a pacifier. Let them Knuckles heal.

[sarah_ab]

more to the point, find out why you are doing this with your knuckles! is it an anxiety/stress reaction? Is it a self harming behavior? Is it self soothing and if soo what it is you feel you need to 'soothed' over.. kinda in line with the stress/anxiety reaction...

Nothing wrong with using apacifier, but don't ignore what could be a sign of a real problem just to have an excuse to use a pacifier.