What do psychologist define this psychology state or chracter?
2006-07-02 03:32:28 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
And some people like to move their legs from side to side before they can go to sleep.
2006-07-02 03:45:10 · update #1
A very nervous person. They probably suffer from anxiety and depression... or are at least prone to it. I know several people that do that... it's very annoying. They can't help it though.. it stimulates those nerves... and puts them at ease.
2006-07-02 03:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to describe it would be Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It's not something people can control, they just develop this habit and they continue doing for many, many years sometimes even for the rest of their life. Some people just have to tap their fingers all the time, some people just have to be moving all the time and some strange disorders that some people have developed is where they can't leave their house unless they close the front door 5 times. Its just a strange disorder that no one can really figure out how to fix.
2006-07-02 03:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by J-DOG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, movement can stimulate the central nervous system. Some people with autism engage in hand-flapping or repetitive movement to stimulate their own systems.
If some people have to move their legs before they can go to sleep, they probably have Restless Leg Syndrome, which can be treated with a mild CNS depressant.
2006-07-15 10:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Mercado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANXIETY. I've been shakin and tapping my feet all day. Its become a trait or characteristic that I have. It could many other things also, now that I've read some other answers...I like the riding theory, OCD, ADHD, etc.
Most likely, obviously- there are independent reasons and conditions that are attributed to the symptom.
2006-07-15 20:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure of the psychological terms but i do know that for most people its not just a habit it is a comfort issue. When your mother rocks you to sleep when your a baby she also rocks you when your upset or hurt or scared. When you become and adult most people dont realize it but when you have that day when you break down usually you will find yourself looking for that comfort and subconsciencly start rocking or holding your arms and rocking. Most people dont even realize they are doing it.
Its a security thing like thumb suckin.
2006-07-14 09:43:19 · answer #5 · answered by candy j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a fixation or atleast its the psycological description. some people (my self included) just dont like to sit still or keep certian parts of thier body still. so they tap,move,wave that part of thier body. for me its my legs and feet. if they sit still too long i just feel kind of wierd and have to move a toe or the whole leg. also some people have an oral fixation meaning that they have to be chewing on something or movinger thier mouths. i also kinda of have this fixation or i just love to chew gum ;-) but the psycological reasons i dont know. maybe its just some peopel feel they must move. also tis been proven that people who fidget burn more calories then those who dont. just thought i would stick that in there
2006-07-15 15:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by penguinxcrossing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son does this and I believe that it has a good bit to do with his A.D.H.D. He seems to do it when he is in a confined or structured setting that doesn't allow Him to be up moving or when he is bored with something and is forced to continue that activity. He rubs his feet together while going to sleep which is annoying to his wife, he has always done that and I think it's a surrogate activity for being rocked, I rocked him to sleep every night when he was very young.
2006-07-15 00:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by Only hell mama ever raised 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it indicates a nervousness or sometimes impatience. you're moving part of your body because it's something you can control, whereas the situation you're in or your life in general is beyond your control.
most people do it at some point and it's normally when they're nervous or impatient. i wiggle my toes a lot and when i feel threatened, i tuck them under themselves. i don't realise i'm doing it but it's a protective thing. i don't think things like this always indicate a problem.
2006-07-14 06:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by stufetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fidgeting is not a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder, nor is it a sign of insecurity. Many people just are in the habit of moving their legs or taping their fingers. Rapid limb movement (leg/foot/finger tapping) is also a sign of adult ADHD. Ã
2006-07-02 14:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by lookiehere...000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I move my legs constantly. It's not a psychological thing. I have Multiple Sclerosis, which causes my legs to tingle. When they're moving, I can't feel them tingling.
2006-07-13 02:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by kayleigh w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it because I tend to be rather impatient and bore easily. Some do it because the rhythmic motion soothes them.
The night time issue could be restless leg syndrome. Ask your doctor about Requip.
2006-07-15 07:59:16 · answer #11 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋