So yeah, I know this is going to sound weird, but I need help! Every since I can remember I have done this. When I get stressed out, nervous, or something nerve racking has been going on I do this.
I chew on the inside of my mouth. And most of the time I don't even realize that I am doing it. Its almost this same as when someone gets upset they go eat a whole pint of ice cream to feel better, or some people chain smoke, that's what biting on the inside of my mouth is for me.
I know it sounds weird, but I have always done this. I must have inherited it from my mother cause she does the same thing.
What can I do to stop this bad habit, for that is what it is! After I bite, the place where I bit becomes a sore…like an ulcer sore. It hurts so bad! I have tried to stop but every time I do something will come up and I can't help myself.
Please, what is y'alls advice? Is there anyone else out there who does the same thing? Or am I just a freak?
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NO! You're not a freak, I do the same thing, and have an ulcer RIGHT NOW AS I TYPE!
Anyway about the ulcer…
Use Bonjella. It stings at first, but I'm used to it now. However, the Bonjella simply numbs it, and doesn't really help it heal, unless you out something on it while it isn't hurting.
Another thing that NO ONE has suggested so far is pop a garlic capsule on it. This idea doesn't hurt at all; bite a hole in one end and squeeze the liquid on the ulcer. This will make it stop hurting by the end of the day, if you apply it regally. Then, if you don't mind the taste of it, put the outer capsule on the ulcer, and wait for it to dissolve. DON'T try to move it after you've placed it on, as it sticks to your ulcer and HURTS LIKE CRAZY!!! If you don't have garlic capsules handy, use normal garlic, just crush it and place it on your ulcer.
You can also rinse your mouth out with mouth wash; not Listerine, that would KILL, however, if you numbed your ulcer with Bonjella first, it may not hurt and would kill the germs. Another idea is, which is also the most common, easiest and cheapest way of clearing ulcers, is to use salt. Either apply salt straight to your ulcer with your finger, or rinse your mouth out with salty water. Not the nicest tasting way, but it does its job!
However, even if you don't treat them, they will eventually go away.
Hope I helped, if you have any other questions feel free to email me at horseychick901@yahoo.com.au
JoCee
WARNING: when you rinse your mouth out with salt water or put salt on your ulcer, it HURTS LIKE HELL! If you want IMMENSE PAIN,, then use salt. Just warning…
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I don't really know what you can do, but please please please know that YOU ARE NOT A FREAK!!! EVERYONE has a weird habit, so don't feel bad. I personally pick at my scabs…weird, I know!
hmmmm my girlfriend done this so i advised chewing gum and so far she has found it is helpful
I just wanted to say you're not a freak! I've done that my whoooole life. I'm 24, and my mom still has to tell me "stop biting the inside of your lip/cheeks." I don't even realize I do it. If you figure out a way to stop, clue me in. As for the ulcers, if you can bear the pain, put alum (in the spices aisle at any grocery store) on the sore for like thirty seconds. It hurts like crap, but it draws fluid away from the sore and makes it heal twice as fast. Just keep it away from your tongue if possible, it tastes weird. Good luck.
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