Swaying back and forth/fidgeting
 

I've noticed lately that I am constantly fidgeting with my hands, bouncing my leg and swaying back and forth whenever I'm sitting or standing still. Looking back I've realised that I have been doing this since I was in elementary school. I've also noticed that I do it alot more if I am more anxious or stressed than usual. I've been getting alot of weird looks from strangers because of it lately, so I try to stop whenever I notice I'm doing it. Is it normal to sway and fidget all the time?

Such agitation can be one symptom of depression, or indeed stress.

I don't know if it's normal or not but I do the same, especially bouncing my legs.

I do this. As you say, more when anxious or stressed. I find it is a form of self-soothing.

Although it is normal for people to fidget, the amount/frequency can be indicative of distress, as Katie says, above.

If it is concerning you, it may be worth bringing up with your support team to see if there is anything you can do to help burn of any excess anxious energy or find a way to ensure it does not interfer in your day to day life.

Roiben x

Thanks for the replies, now I don't feel like I'm weird for doing it.

Unfortuneatly I don't really have a support team, I am supposed to be going to see my family doctor soon and was going to mention that I'm feeling depressed. Should I bring up the fidgeting and stuff too then? It doesn't really bother me as much as it seems bothers other people...but it does bother me that they stare or tell me to stop because its making them nervous.

Definitely tell them.
If others are noticing it, it is especially important to tell your doctor.

I think it is fairly normal (as in times of stress etc) but an ex friend of mine used to do it constantly for no reason.