Cheek biting and endorphins, is there relief?

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Endorphins, they come from virtually any experience that makes you feel good.
Falling in love, running, cutting yourself, drugs, etc.
They rush to your brain, give you a feeling of euphoria, most of all they make you want to come back.
They are an addiction.
What does this have to do with biting my cheeks?
Just like any of these other experiences, it makes you feel good.
Yet, mine takes less effort than love, less dependancy than running, less scars than cutting, and less body/mind ruining effects than drugs.
So why doesn't everyone do it?
A lot of people do, whether conscious or unconsciously.
With every great plan though, comes a fault.
I like to sing, and talk, and eat.
The sores interfere with that.
I can't put forth my best voice when it is hindered by sores, and the sore are also believed to cause oral cancer.
So why can't I stop.
At times I have...I'll bring forth my willpower (which is stronger than the average person, because I want to run a marathon).
But I'll be drawn in again.
I'll become bored or stressed, or something else, and bite.
I don't just bite it once or twice.
I gnaw.
I gnaw into my gums, making it bleed.
The pain will give me a high incomparable, and I will go for more, until I have sores lining my mouth.
I remember at one time, I had 5 sores in my mouth, big ones, my entire mouth area was almost covered.
But the draw was too strong.
So now I appeal.
I want something to end it forever.
I want to not have sores in my mouth, the pain is not good for me, I recognize it, but I CAN'T stop.
Right now I have a huge sore on the left side of my mouth.
I was lying in bed at 2 in he morning, and I accidentally bit it.
I felt the euphoria...the endorphins.
Now it has grown.
I have 2 bleeding sores, raw cheek material, waiting for me to bite it.
I want help.
I know there re cheek guards, but I won't even get a retainer, so that is out of the question.
I know I could chew gum, and at times I do, but sometimes it is the middle of the night, and I have already brushed my teeth, and the gum won't itch the itch I want to scratch.
I know there is mouthwash, but I hate anything like that, it tastes nasty, and I am too afraid to swallow it.
I know there is fake cheeks, but no, don't even go there.
I know there are doctors, but do I really need a doctor? If I do, I am and adult now, and they will not pay for it on insurance anyways.
I know there is hypnosis, but my church doesn't believe in that.

Is there ANY other way to beat it? Is this normal?
I am begging.
I love to sing, and I DON'T want to lose it to my addiction.
(oh, and for the boredom, I have watched tv/read books/etc, and there is no stress relief that will get rid of it)
Thanks!

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  • dappled
    13 years ago

    Endorphin highs can be addictive, yes. I'm not sure who told you that biting your cheeks is a progenitor of oral cancer but, unless they were a medical professional, I'd pay no heed.

    Your church doesn't believe in hypnosis? Wow. Which church is that? I know some faiths don't believe in blood transfusions, preferring instead that their flock die. Either way, hypnosis is a powerful tool but not the only tool at your disposal. I would suggest medical consultation but, if you can't afford that, try Googling to see if other people have your problem and have advice.

    Asking the question here means that you're limiting your chances to just the people who have your problem AND frequent this site. Googling means you'll get answers from all the multitude of people who've never used this site (statistically, almost everyone). In fact, that advice goes to 90% of people who post here.

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  • DannyKanes
    13 years ago

    Tl;dr

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  • i.eat.rainbows
    10 years ago

    i have a similar problem, i've caused such painful wounds and i can't seem to stop. i find keeping my mind occupied helps and sometimes it doesn't. what i recommend is an antibacterial, medicinal mouthwash, you sai you weren't keen on it but i only use it a few times a week, its not bad and makes your mouth numb which is pretty cool. it prevents swelling in your mouth which gives your cheek a smoother surface which is less tempting to bite at least for me? it also helps to prevent infections and ulcers that sometimes get out of hand. you could also try piercings, i got my lip pierced and i tend to hold the piercing between my teeth, it does actually help to stop the biting. :)

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  • 1000yrVampireKing
    11 years ago

    I bite the inside of my cheek and grind them but out of habit and nerves.

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  • Pooter1111
    12 years ago

    The length of your statement was not normal

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  • phillipphung94
    13 years ago

    I do that too but in my case, it's oriented more on stress. It does not give me a euphoric feeling, it simply a habit.

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