I hadn't thought of it as stimming either, but I DO THIS. It is NOT good. I've gained 20 pounds the last couple of years (well, 15, I lost 5 recently trying to nip it in the bud).
I hate chewing gum (also hated pacifiers as a baby, so it's weird I stim eat, but I definitely do), but if I get an ice cold water with a random fruit in it or unsweetened tea that really helps me have an alternate.
I also try to find other things to do when I want to be eating - usually it's a secondary activity to something else (working, driving, watching tv). I find singing works as an alternative in the car. I'm still working on the other two, but I did buy a mini elliptical that can be used either standing or sitting, which I'm hoping will provide an alternative for work and tv.
Things I use when I can't help it: Bamba (PEANUT BUTTER CHEATO THINGS. Come on. They melt if you suck on them or you can crunch them. They're cheap and you can eat 40 for 160 calories. They're Israeli but Trader Joe's sells their own version for 99 cents. There are elephants on the TJ-version package); blueberries (I'll finish a pint), fruits and veggies cut into little sticks to make them easy munch finger foods; and a new discovery that only works because it's super intense and weird: C. Howard Violet Mints. They taste like a bathtub. I love them in all their grossness.
I wonder if you could use REAL gum and not experience bloating... as I said, I don't like gum. But I like it when things are just absolutely bizarrely flavored (see above). Check out Falim gum. It's Turkish and made with tree sap, which makes me feel like I'm either chewing on a pine tree or some really weird nonboozy gin. It's super chewy, too. Some people in the Amazon reviews buy it as a jaw workout.
This is very late but chewing gum, especially masseter gum and mewing can make a big difference to your jaw, falim gum i would recommend and looking up dr mike mew on YouTube for his series on mewing https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
Do that. Make sure to chew sufficiently though. Don't go crazy with that either though so that you develop TMJ issues. But for real, chew sufficiently. If you eat a soft diet then compensate with chewing gum. I recommend hard gum such as Falim gum. You can buy it from amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0).
I use it myself and it is tougher than any common gum. Also, it is sugarless and free of artificial sweeteners.
If you develop strong chewing muscles as a kid good resting oral will take care of it self. That was the case with our ancestors after all (according to Paul Ehrlich and Sandra Kahn, Mike Mew, and many others I am sure).
Also, obviously make sure that you never have clogged noses and that you always breath through your mouth.
These things are considered to be a part of "mewing" by the way. Mewing is not all about the tongue as I am sure you know.
I think this is the one I was thinking of. It has no sugar or artificial flavor/sweetener. Some people might not like the natural flavor it has (I’ve heard it’s a very faint, earthy/herbal flavor) and it is apparently a bit more firm than commercial US chewing gum but it’s much better for your teeth in the long run.
Turkish falim gum. It’s relatively cheap on amazon, but the gum itself is much harder to chew than the regular gum we’re used to. It will really develop your jaw musculature if you chew often. This will make the effects of your mewing even more noticeable.
Here’s a link to the one I purchase - Falim Gum
I like b-fresh, and, while not for everyone, I also enjoy this stuff. It's basically pure mastic, no sweeteners or extra flavors. Nice if you just want to chew on something but don't want spearmint flavor or something kicking around in your mouth all day.
ohh my bad, does this link work for you ? https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
I’ve found a gum without sugar or sweeteners: Falim.
It doesn’t have much flavor, but it won’t break my fast.
https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
Amazon is everywhere
5 bucks for a pack of 100falimgum
falim is name of the brand https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
Don't know about anywhere local, but a quick search found this: https://www.amazon.ca/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
Falim 100 Pieces Sugar Free Chewing Gum-Damla Sakizli https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GR1WO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a.KwFb7BK24A0 This is the one I purchased
Shipping will be different depending on where you’re at (I’m in America)
https://www.amazon.com/Falim-100-Chewing-Gum-Damla-Sakizli/dp/B005GR1WO0
I bought these since I couldn't find any cheap mastic gums that ship to Australia,
But essentially since pretty much all the food we eat is processed our jaw muscles don't develop as much as they would have if we were on a natural diet.
You can chew hard gums to develop your masseter muscles making your jaw area a little wider
There is a Turkish brand of gum Falim That has no sugar or sweeteners.
There is a Turkish brand of gum Falim That has no sugar or sweeteners.
It's a bit of an adjustment from sweetened gum, but I'm a big fan of Falim. After chewing Falim exclusively for almost a year, the idea of sweetened gum (even sugar-free) just seems kind of off-putting.
Something like this? Check out amazon.de if you're in Europe. Just search for Falim.