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What are your stimms?

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Mine are:

  • rocking / swinging,
  • chewing things / putting them in my mouth,
  • and teeth clenching (not sure if this counts, also trying to get rid of it.)
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  • My stims when I am anxious/nervous are:

    My right leg shakes
    I pick my cuticles
    Holding my breath for as long as I can
    Tapping my fingers on my legs
    Clenching fists - normally with my nails digging in my palms
    Going silent/stuttering - especially if I am meeting someone new
    Or (completely the opposite) talking to much about my special interest (nature, animals - especially cats lol).

    Before I realised I was Autistic - I hadn’t taken these things into account.

    It was only after reading up on the forum here and the NAS website that I understood what the word ‘stimming’ meant, so I am very grateful for this forum and the NAS for helping me (even though I don’t post on here much).

    Mweekie xx

  • in reply to Mweekie6852

    Hi

    Most of your list applies to me too. I also didn't realise this was part of being autistic.

    I've realised how much they help me to cope in certain circumstances, so I'm learning to let them flow a little bit.

    I am also another grateful new member Smiley

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