SliverOfSand
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I have drawn all of my life, and I do so constantly. Wherever I go, I always makes sure I have a sketchbook and pens. When I get overwhelmed in crowded public places or by group conversations, I pull out my sketchbook and draw. It takes my mind off of things, and calms me down. I have been told by a few people that it’s rude to draw in front of a group, but the alternative is that I start daydreaming, picking at my lips and nails, and clasping/moving my hands constantly.
So that got me thinking if I actually use drawing as an alternate form of ‘stimming’ which seems more acceptable than hand motions or picking lips.
Does anyone else find they use a more “accepted” activity as a distraction to stimming, like drawing or playing a game?
So that got me thinking if I actually use drawing as an alternate form of ‘stimming’ which seems more acceptable than hand motions or picking lips.
Does anyone else find they use a more “accepted” activity as a distraction to stimming, like drawing or playing a game?
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