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Stimming and involuntary movement/rocking

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Anyone else have this? I have it to a chronic degree. I myself genuinely think I'm not doing it and when I watch footage back of myself I am. I can't lie, it makes me want to...do something to myself, it's pretty obvious what I'm insinuating there. I do apologize for been graphic. However upon seeing me stim on camera for the first time last year, over 20 years of bullying, exclusion and infantilization finally made sense. I really do rock back and forth badly, especially when seated. It's insanely bad. And people can say "It's just you". Sorry but no! That *** doesn't quell 20 years plus of getting called the R word, the F word or gay (...not sure why I get that one tbh) or people laughing as I enter a room or stare at me. 

It's a reminder no matter how educated I become, no matter how likable I may force myself to be, or even physically attractive I could make myself, I'll never truly belong, I'll never be able to blend in as much as I'd do anything to. I'll always be either infantilized, questioned, or belittled. Needless to say I once again saw footage of myself stimming today.

There's no cure is there? I've looked it up and it seems impossible. 

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  • Hi DarkElf,

    I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling self-conscious about stimming. I hope the stimming pages shared by Nicola Mod has been useful to you.

    If you are struggling with your mental health, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: www.nhs.uk/.../. 

    Other free, confidential support includes: 

    Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 

    SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  

    Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day ·

    Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm) 

    I hope this information is useful and that you feel much better soon. As Nicola said you are not alone our community is here to support you.

    Take care,

    Suzanne Mod

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  • Hi DarkElf,

    I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling self-conscious about stimming. I hope the stimming pages shared by Nicola Mod has been useful to you.

    If you are struggling with your mental health, speaking to a health professional can help. If your GP is closed, you can call 111 for NHS support. In England, Wales and Scotland, you can now choose option 2 to speak directly with mental health professionals: www.nhs.uk/.../. 

    Other free, confidential support includes: 

    Samaritans – Call 116 123, 24 hours a day 

    SANEline – 0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily)  

    Shout – Text 85258, 24 hours a day ·

    Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am-6pm) 

    I hope this information is useful and that you feel much better soon. As Nicola said you are not alone our community is here to support you.

    Take care,

    Suzanne Mod

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