Do I Have an Oral Fixation Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 4After a difficult interaction, when you are not physically hungry or thirsty, what usually happens first?
  • I usually process the feeling without wanting an oral activity.
  • I may think about a drink, snack, or gum, but the urge is mild.
  • I often reach for something to sip, chew, or taste.
  • I feel a strong, immediate need to keep my mouth occupied.
• 13How often do you notice yourself chewing or mouthing pens, clothing, straws, or other non-food objects?
  • Never or almost never
  • Occasionally, usually without continuing for long
  • Regularly, especially during concentration or inactivity
  • Very frequently across different activities or settings
• 14When you feel restless at bedtime but are not hungry, how often do you want an oral activity to wind down?
  • Rarely or never
  • Occasionally, during especially restless nights
  • Often, as part of settling myself
  • Nearly every time I feel restless