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Stimming

KuriouslyAutistic44

What are some of your favorite ways to stim when you are in a happy space? What are some ways you stim when experiencing frustration and/or uncomfortable in the body?  Do you stim in public?

For me I am noticing while watching tv or even eating delicious food I will hum a lot or shake my hands a lot or flap my fingers when I listening to music.  When I am frustrated or uncomfortable I rub my legs, pull my hair a bit. or give myself a hug with pressure points. 

I am curious to know your experiences!

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  • Stimming is a tricky one for me. When I am in a 'happy space' (which, during relentless burnout, shutdowns and meltdowns is not very often) I shake my hands, arms and generally wiggle my whole body in a kind of happy dance of sorts.
    Frustration/uncomfortable stimming; leg bopping (I have to force myself to stop because it actually upsets my stomach!), trichotillomania (hair pulling) which is technically a harmful stim, or even worse, stim suppression (body goes into freeze).  

    Fidget toys can help me deal with stressful environments/scenarios (doctors appointments, telephone calls, difficult conversations, etc).

    Teaching yourself that it's OK to stim after decades of supressing the instinct (for safety reasons) is very challenging too! 

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  • Stimming is a tricky one for me. When I am in a 'happy space' (which, during relentless burnout, shutdowns and meltdowns is not very often) I shake my hands, arms and generally wiggle my whole body in a kind of happy dance of sorts.
    Frustration/uncomfortable stimming; leg bopping (I have to force myself to stop because it actually upsets my stomach!), trichotillomania (hair pulling) which is technically a harmful stim, or even worse, stim suppression (body goes into freeze).  

    Fidget toys can help me deal with stressful environments/scenarios (doctors appointments, telephone calls, difficult conversations, etc).

    Teaching yourself that it's OK to stim after decades of supressing the instinct (for safety reasons) is very challenging too! 

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