Hello, I’m new here, so apologies if I’m doing this wrong. Recently diagnosed so still on the journey. Trying to make sense of what stimming means. I’m a teacher and I see lots of children spinning, rocking, flapping etc. However for me, it includes other stuff. When I was young I would repeatedly touch things that I didn’t like the feel of. I don’t know why I did this. I would touch and lick the carpet or the settee, despite hating the texture. I would also constantly toss things in the air like pencils, and watch with fascination as they spun in the air. I’ve had loads of motor tics throughout my life - are they also stims or is this something different? At the moment if I’m feeling anxious or worried I pull my lower eyelid down. Once the air hits it it feels cold and I get a sense of relief and feel calmer. Is this a stim?