{"id":26368,"date":"2025-09-09T22:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26368"},"modified":"2025-09-09T22:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T22:35:00","slug":"a-bizarre-new-habit-emerges-among-stressed-young-adults-capturing-global-attention-as-thousands-embrace-a-nostalgic-comfort-once-reserved-for-babies-fueling-online-debate-medical-warnings-and-psyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=26368","title":{"rendered":"A Bizarre New Habit Emerges Among Stressed Young Adults, Capturing Global Attention as Thousands Embrace a Nostalgic Comfort Once Reserved for Babies, Fueling Online Debate, Medical Warnings, and Psychological Insights Into How a Generation Is Coping With Pressure, Responsibility, and the Overwhelming Demands of Modern Life in Unconventional Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When life becomes overwhelming, some adults are turning to pacifiers as a surprising form of stress relief. The trend is booming in China, where young professionals are replacing melatonin, meditation apps, and even cigarettes with adult-sized binkies. On major platforms like Taobao and JD.com, sales have surged, with prices ranging from \\$1.40 to \\$70.<br \/>\nSellers promote them as sleep aids, stress relievers, and even tools for quitting smoking. 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One user explained that during stressful workdays, the pacifier offers a nostalgic sense of childhood security, easing pressure and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Experts, however, warn of risks. Sichuan dentist Dr. Tang Caomin cautions that prolonged use may shift teeth, strain the jaw, and restrict airflow during sleep, creating potential dangers for long-term users.<\/p>\n<p>The fad has already spread to TikTok, where American users showcase pacifiers during commutes, study sessions, and work breaks. Some claim benefits for ADHD or stress management, while others acknowledge a dependence on the habit.<br \/>\nCritics suggest safer alternatives, such as chewing gum or lollipops, which provide oral comfort without the dental or respiratory risks associated with pacifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Psychologists interpret the craze as part of a broader struggle among young adults facing modern pressures. 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