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What Causes Sucking Of Thumb In Adults?

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Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Question: Is there any reason why as an adult i still suck my thumb & twirl my hair?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These are signs of anxiety and hyperactive state

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of anxiety disorder/ hyperactive state of mind. Usually such people especially females are either nervous about something or they are thinking faster than the activity being done.

Sometimes, it is also a residual habit from childhood. However, if there is history of restarting the habit, I would think of anxiety or hyperactive mind. Of course talking to the person can differentiate the two.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Sucking Of Thumb In Adults?

Brief Answer: These are signs of anxiety and hyperactive state Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of anxiety disorder/ hyperactive state of mind. Usually such people especially females are either nervous about something or they are thinking faster than the activity being done. Sometimes, it is also a residual habit from childhood. However, if there is history of restarting the habit, I would think of anxiety or hyperactive mind. Of course talking to the person can differentiate the two. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.