

my severe oral fixation [video]
Mar 9, 2025
The speaker dives into a quirky and heartfelt exploration of their lifelong oral fixations, from childhood thumb-sucking to adult vaping. They share humorous stories about quirky habits like chewing mints and using flavored toothpicks. Quitting nicotine unveils deeper emotional connections to these habits, revealing their role as coping mechanisms. Nostalgia plays a significant part as they reminisce about comforting memories tied to stuffed animals and childhood anxieties.
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Oral Fixation Revealed by Quitting
- Emma Chamberlain realized her oral fixation is more intense than she thought.
- Quitting nicotine revealed that her oral fixation continued even without nicotine.
Thumb Sucking Causes Dental Issues
- Emma sucked her thumb and rubbed a stuffed bunny's ear on her lip until she was 12.
- Thumb sucking caused dental issues, leading to orthodontic interventions like a metal cage and headgear.
Cherry Cough Drop Obsession
- After thumb sucking, Emma got addicted to cherry flavored Luden's cough drops.
- Her parents limited her consumption because they were sugar-based and considered candy.