Yes, really. Men and women are literally regressing to a pre-toddler state of mind when overwhelmed, according to the New York Post. Despite pacifiers being bad for jaws and teeth and unsafe to sleep with, many adults are sucking on them as a coping mechanism because they can’t handle the real world. This surprising behavior highlights growing stress and anxiety in today’s society.
https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/viral-new-trend-adults-using-pacifiers