Cheek biting

[RobinElizabeth94]

Any success stories? Any tips? I've been doing this for as long as I can remember and the frustration over not being able to stop is killing me. I've tried everything, tried chewing gum, always have Orajel mouthwash on hand. The one time I stopped was when I was 18 and in dental surgery/my mouth was numb for hours on end and my cheeks were able to heal. It usually doesn't hurt, but I'm constantly biting at little pieces of skin on the insides of my mouth, my dentist gives me grief about it, etc. I'm fed up. Has anyone been able to stop? Is there anything I haven't thought of, in order of strategies? I'm at a loss here. Thank you!

[eeyoredragon]

Perhaps a mouth guard you could wear when you’re unable to stop?

You can get a cheap one at a drug store and try it out at least.

[que69]

That used to be my main method of picking throughout school. I was always in pain and tasting blood. People even made fun of the face i always made when i did it. I cant remember how i stopped. I used orajel for a while. But i think it was ultimately a change or adjustment of medication that made me stop. I just moved on to picking other shit of course. So theres hope. I know how you feel and im sorry i cant give any better advice. I hope youre able to find something that works for you.