I have weird ... touching habits

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Whenever I'm sat on the computer I constantly scratch the mouse rhythmically. I don't know why. Part of my nail is permanently black as a result, and the mouse is visibly damaged.
Whenever I'm in a garden centre I have to feel all the plants: their leaves, petals. I stand there literally stroking them for the different textures.
Finally, when I'm reading a book, I can barely be still. I make rubbing motions with my index finger and thumb as I read. I don't quite feel as comfortable without doing this.

Also, when I'm sat down, I'm usually either tapping or shaking my leg.

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  • Shackleford96
    9 years ago

    We all have our nervous habits and idiosyncrasies. You are normal.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I'm not nervous...

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      • Shackleford96
        9 years ago

        Ok, so?

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          9 years ago

          So that's not the explanation.

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          • Shackleford96
            9 years ago

            I'm surprised that you seem kind of defensive about this. I certainly didn't mean to offend you at all. I was trying to give you an explanation though. Even if you're not nervous, it's still a habit you've developed. It is probably just something that is unique to you as a person, which is why I said 'and idiosyncrasies.' It's normal, and lots of people do things like this.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              1 year ago

              I've literally just come across the term "stimming" and think I might be autistic.

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  • WeirdMe
    9 years ago

    Are you a smoker?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      Heck no :)

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