Reasons to use a pacifier
I recently asked my Instagram followers to send in their reasons for using a pacifier, and they certainly delivered! Here is everything they came up with:
(Some of these things may be triggering topics, as they involve mental health and various disorders. Read at your own discretion.)
to avoid the urge to using negative coping skills
to cope with the mental effects of getting bullied
to have the comfort one missed out on as a child
to soothe and distract from panic attacks
to help with separation anxiety
because of the happiness it brings
to help with the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
to help with the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
to help with the effects of overstimulation due to Autism Spectrum Disorder
to prevent and ease tics due to Tourette’s Syndrome
something to focus on instead of hallucinations
to calm down after a meltdown or breakdown
to ease the effects of teeth grinding
an alternative to chewing on other objects
to distract from skin picking
to help prevent chewing the insides of cheeks and lips
because they are nice to look at
to healthily oral self stimulate
to give one’s mouth “something to do,” as needed with an oral fixation
liking the back and forth motion
to help prevent binge eating
to help avoid smoking cigarettes
to ease the pain from a tight retainer
to prevent painfully biting down on one’s teeth
to help with wisdom teeth (the person did not specify what exactly, but I’m assuming they mean pain)
I hope you all learned a few things by reading this list! I certainly did. Please feel free to share this list with anyone, including those who may not understand why you use (or want to use) one. The benefits are wonderful, and it’s great hearing how helpful they are to everyone <3
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