Stimming is a term used to describe self-stimulating behaviors that involve repetitive movements or sounds. It’s a natural behavior of self-stimulation that almost all people engage in. Stimming can include nail biting, drumming your fingers on a surface, or full body movements like rocking or swaying It’s not always clear to others why someone might be stimming.
In my case i’ll play with stuff in my hand sometimes I currently play with the aluminum foil that comes with my pill packages. I do some other stuff but that’s what I do most do you tend to do this?
This mental hospital I was taken to in particular only had me in bed and didn’t let me do something else. I felt I was going through hell with the voices talking and me not being able to do anything.
I rock back and forth and rhythmically move my arm back and forth while laying down. When i was young I would rock in a chair or couch for hours on end.
I chatter my teeth together in tune with songs i listen to. I also drum my hands on my thighs when feel too much energy for sitting. I also obsessively and unintentionally say ‘nah’ after i say almost anything. Especially if it is silly in nature.