Never mind.
It is a comfort thing and usually dropped in early childhood but if it continues, as in your case, don't worry. There are things you can do to stop it.
Have you tried putting "Bitter aloes" on your thumb. This is an old remedy but is effective in some cases. The horrid bitter taste every time a thumb is sucked soon checks the habit.
Have you tried putting a thumb stall (you know, the slide on covering after an injury) on your thumb? I guarantee thumb sucking is a no no with this on! You can even try wearing gloves when tempted to suck.
You could dip your thumb in something that makes you feel sick,for example wallpaper paste or ammonia (bleach). However, take care here as some things are toxic and you do not want to make yourself ill. You could ask a chemist or child care centre about thumb sucking and a remedy they have. No need to tell them it is for you.
Lastly, remember this problem is psychological and you should use psychology to combat it. The germs going from thumb to mouth, maybe infection. Skin problems due to the thumb being wet. Maybe think of a cow's udder when you attempt putting your thumb in your mouth, yuk!
Hope these ideas are of help/
Is it normal to still suck my thumb at age 21?
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Never mind.
It is a comfort thing and usually dropped in early childhood but if it continues, as in your case, don't worry. There are things you can do to stop it.
Have you tried putting "Bitter aloes" on your thumb. This is an old remedy but is effective in some cases. The horrid bitter taste every time a thumb is sucked soon checks the habit.
Have you tried putting a thumb stall (you know, the slide on covering after an injury) on your thumb? I guarantee thumb sucking is a no no with this on! You can even try wearing gloves when tempted to suck.
You could dip your thumb in something that makes you feel sick,for example wallpaper paste or ammonia (bleach). However, take care here as some things are toxic and you do not want to make yourself ill. You could ask a chemist or child care centre about thumb sucking and a remedy they have. No need to tell them it is for you.
Lastly, remember this problem is psychological and you should use psychology to combat it. The germs going from thumb to mouth, maybe infection. Skin problems due to the thumb being wet. Maybe think of a cow's udder when you attempt putting your thumb in your mouth, yuk!
Hope these ideas are of help/