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03-08-2010, 07:39 AM
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Fight off the lethargy
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Canada
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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?
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"Some people get by, with a little understanding. Some people get by, with a whole lot more." -The Sisters Of Mercy
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03-08-2010, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: London area
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Such agitation can be one symptom of depression, or indeed stress.
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03-08-2010, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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I don't know if it's normal or not but I do the same, especially bouncing my legs.
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03-08-2010, 01:14 PM
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Insanity let loose
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
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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
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03-08-2010, 02:37 PM
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Fight off the lethargy
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Canada
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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.
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"Some people get by, with a little understanding. Some people get by, with a whole lot more." -The Sisters Of Mercy
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03-08-2010, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: London area
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Definitely tell them.
If others are noticing it, it is especially important to tell your doctor.
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03-08-2010, 06:17 PM
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{Fighting a War}
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milton Keynes
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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.
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"John, being brave is going where no man has gone before and with Lizzy Stark, that is NOT what you'll be doing!" - Aunt Polly.
“I told him I was going to betray you, and betray Lyra, and he believed me because I was corrupt and full of wickedness; he looked so deep I felt sure he'd see the truth. But I lied too well. I was lying with every nerve and fiber and everything I'd ever done...I wanted him to find no good in me, and he didn't. There is none.”
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09-08-2010, 01:10 AM
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Miscellaneous
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I do it but that is part of my autism "stimming".
I do get funny looks, but I try to ignore it as I'm not harming anyone and stims are important as a self-calming mechanism for me and frankly it's none of anyone's business.
If it is worrying you I think you definintely need to speak to a medical professional about it.
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