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I don't stim, but maybe I should start

Nessie

I've read a lot about how stimming is a common—almost universal—autistic behaviour, but it's not something I've ever done (to my knowledge). Depending on the situation, either I get quite OCD about cleaning and tidying everything around me (it has to be absolutely spotless and aligned perfectly parallel), or I self-harm, but I don't stim in the traditional sense (or maybe I'm misunderstanding the term).

Given that my education, career and general life keeps getting interrupted with stress-induced illnesses, I'm wondering if I need to find a suitable stim to help me cope in daily situations rather than holding everything in until I meltdown, shutdown or completely burnout.

  • Can you remember a time when you didn't stim? If so, when did you start and how did you settle on the stim you now use?
  • Or, have your stims changed over time? If so, why did you choose one in preference to another?

Any insights and advice welcome. Thanks.

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  • doodling on paper or whatever is also considered a stim. I can remember stimming when i was in primary school it disappeared when i was a teenager ( except doodling ). Now that I accept then way I have started stimming again and find it very comforting/calming when my work load is piling up.  I do this in work at my desk. It just looks like i am moving to the music i am listening to. I do a sort of invisible drumming action Sunglasses 

    I also fold up used paper into small rectangles. 

    i cycle 6 miles a day. 5 days a week. be careful with your weight thats quite a fitness regime u having going Runner‍Bicyclist‍Runner‍Bicyclist‍

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  • doodling on paper or whatever is also considered a stim. I can remember stimming when i was in primary school it disappeared when i was a teenager ( except doodling ). Now that I accept then way I have started stimming again and find it very comforting/calming when my work load is piling up.  I do this in work at my desk. It just looks like i am moving to the music i am listening to. I do a sort of invisible drumming action Sunglasses 

    I also fold up used paper into small rectangles. 

    i cycle 6 miles a day. 5 days a week. be careful with your weight thats quite a fitness regime u having going Runner‍Bicyclist‍Runner‍Bicyclist‍

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