Feeling stressed? Chinese young adults do have a new, surprising solution: pacifiers! This viral trend is seeing thousands of young people buy oversized pacifiers to help with stress, anxiety, and even sleep.
Users on social media say the pacifiers provide a comforting feeling of safety from childhood, with one user sharing, “When I’m under pressure at work, I suck on the dummy. I feel like I’ve returned to the safety of childhood.”
However, not everyone is on board. Doctors are warning that long-term use can cause serious dental problems, like jaw pain and difficulty chewing.
Psychologists also believe the trend might signal deeper emotional needs that pacifiers can’t truly fix, encouraging people to face their challenges head-on instead of regressing to childlike habits.
