So much of this is so damn relatable and exactly what I needed to read today. Been around fam and that always makes me so self conscious. Also never realized why I sucked my thumb to a reallllllly inappropriate older age. It was impossible to quit. I did it in my sleep, with an oven mitt on. 😂
I never thought of being in water as a stim. It explains why I constantly need it. You have me thinking of other ways I might be covertly stimming. Thank you for this.
Thank you for this eye opening piece, AJ. Really appreciated.
I once, inspired by another writer, filmed myself writing/editing and then watched it back at super fast speed.
I was amazed to see that I was constantly stroking my nose and my top lip with my index finger.
It's exactly what I used to do when I sucked my thumb as a child. I managed to quit the sucking (babyish! you'll get wonky teeth! etc) but turns out I still do have that habit. <3
I do the same fingernail stim!!!
Yay! 💜
So much of this is so damn relatable and exactly what I needed to read today. Been around fam and that always makes me so self conscious. Also never realized why I sucked my thumb to a reallllllly inappropriate older age. It was impossible to quit. I did it in my sleep, with an oven mitt on. 😂
I'm so glad it resonated! The oven mitt made me 🤣
I never thought of being in water as a stim. It explains why I constantly need it. You have me thinking of other ways I might be covertly stimming. Thank you for this.
You're welcome, Lorrie. I feel that need! Enjoy discovering more of your stims 😊
Thank you for this eye opening piece, AJ. Really appreciated.
I once, inspired by another writer, filmed myself writing/editing and then watched it back at super fast speed.
I was amazed to see that I was constantly stroking my nose and my top lip with my index finger.
It's exactly what I used to do when I sucked my thumb as a child. I managed to quit the sucking (babyish! you'll get wonky teeth! etc) but turns out I still do have that habit. <3
You're welcome, Janelle. I love this idea! Such a simple way of uncovering observable stims. Thank you for sharing.
Yay! Yes, it feels even better when you know! Stimming is awesome 💜