Is it normal that i rub my upper lip raw with my blankie at age 25 still?

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My entire life I have had a blankie. But i also, when i was younger, sucked my fingers and would rub the fabric from my blankie under my nose. I grew out of the finger sucking. But continued with rubbing my lip, at one point growing up, it caused an infection under my nose and i was on anti biotics for it. I still continued to rub rub rub. I will do it also with long sleeve shirts if i am out. Usually if im out, im only urged to do it if im nervous or sad or tired. But i am so addicted to it. I come home from work, grab my blankie and sit down and rub my upper lip. Its gotten to the point now where i have red marks constantly on my upper lip, i have to cover it with make up every day. I am a pretty normal, attractive 25 year old woman. And im afraid this will ruin my dating life :( i dont want guys to think the marks are from cold sores etc. What do i do?

Yes, normal 31
No not normal, but i do it too 48
No not normal at all 53
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  • logan2556
    12 years ago

    i think the problem is the blanket, i think youre using it a crutch for a deeper underlying issues.

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  • munchiedaily
    6 years ago

    I DO THE EXACT SAME THING!!!! It feels so comforting to me and I am so embarrassed when my mom or dad makes fun of me for it and I try to hide it from everyone. I have a blankie that is so soft and there is this one corner of it that I tie off so I can find it easily and while sucking my tongue I rub it on my lips and smell it. It sounds like such a weird habit but I feel u! It probably isn't normal and I haven't met anyone who does this, so when I tell anyone they just think it is disgusting. I would try to break away from it, but for me, it helps me fall asleep and comforts me, so that's kinda hard to do.

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    • Adelaidegirl
      5 years ago

      Omg me too so nice to know I'm not the only one lol

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  • Jared08
    11 years ago

    I do this exact same thing and im 24. I feel how awkward it is and catch myself doing it everywhere. Another odd thing squirrellvr, my nickname since 8th8th grade has been squirrel haha

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    • squirrellvr
      11 years ago

      weird hahaha i catch myself in public also if i wear a sweatshirt or long enough long sleeve. so bad. haha no way thats too funny about the nickname. Good to know im not alone on this, irritated its left marks on my lip that will probably never go away.

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  • squirrellvr
    12 years ago

    yea i do have to have the bathroom light on anywhere i sleep if im alone typically. Its just annoying that it leaves marks. I wouldnt care if it didnt. But i feel like its a habit i need to break but dont want to.

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  • sugarbunnykat
    12 years ago

    I still have a blanket and i can't sleep without it, I like to roll it up and press it on my closed eyes lightly :P

    For me its just a sleeping comfort i've never grown out of. like some people and their night lights.

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  • squirrellvr
    12 years ago

    fabric softener??---whats that gonna do? lol. I know its an OCD and i dont think its helping me cope with underlying problems....maybe.

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  • SydneyMomma
    12 years ago

    Although I agree that it signifies a way to deal with underlying issues, it's safer than doing drugs, having sex, yelling, gambling, etc. Seek therapy if you feel that would help, but if it's no biggie to you, don't worry about it. I am a 28 yr old married mother and have been sleeping with mine since I was born, and immediately reach for mine when stressed as well. Don't worry, you're normal!!!

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  • bou6-med
    2 years ago

    OMG I'VE ALSO BEEN DOING THE EXACT SAME THING FOR YEARS!! my parents even took me to see a doctor when I was younger and he claimed that there's nothing to worry about even though it's pretty rare so don't worry and do whatever comforts you

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  • Clovisguy1
    10 years ago

    Wow I do the same but I suck my tongue. I'm 25 yrs old. My whole life I always wondered if I was the only person who did this. Glad yo know I'm not

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  • carrinburns
    11 years ago

    leanbubble I have never met anyone that rubs there lip like me! I have looked everywhere. I always hear rubbing there upper lip but never someone who robs to catch dry skin. I am 25 and have a blanket since I was born and has the perfect outside boarder to rib my lip, although if i'mwearing a sweater I can't help myself! my husband things that it's cute lol and I've been doing it for so long that I think it's normal and don't even realize i'm doing it. crazyness! glad to know i'm not alone!

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  • Leanbubble
    11 years ago

    I am 20 and i still have a blankie that I rub over my lips.
    The fabric has to be bobbly so it catches on the dry skin.. That sounds so weird! But I love it it's so comforting!
    I told my boyfriend and while he probably thinks its strange (because even I think it's strange) he accepts me for it!

    Don't worry about it, everyone has things they think are strange about themselves!

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  • squirrellvr
    12 years ago

    what will fabric softener do??

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  • GeorgeMcBob
    12 years ago

    Try using fabric softener.

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    • squirrellvr
      11 years ago

      whys that?

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