Strange habit of.... walking arround endlessly.

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I do this too and I dont even realize its happening. Its especially bad because I tend to run around too and I stay up late so it annoys alot of people. I used to pace when I was younger thinking about things but its gotten kind of bizarre now. When something good happens I'll get up and run around happily without choosing to. This even started happening when I was walking with friends, I would suddenly start happily waking faster until I regained consciousness. Well I must have some conscious control of this since I never do it in class. But then again maybe nothing happy happens in class.

For me, pacing usually happens subconsciously when I'm stressed about something.

I used to pace in my room fairly regularly for about an hour a day. I'd do this while listening to music and I'd basically be envisioning situations that I wish would happen (not really reminiscing anything or hoping I did something different in the past, but unrealistic situations nonetheless). I try to limit myself from doing this because I really don't it's "healthy" lol

My younger brother who is 17 (and I believe doesn't know a thing about autism, but he's a smart determined boy with life goals and such - unlike me), paces in the living room with no shame. When he was younger he would be *angry* and somewhat throw a fit if he didn't have time/wasn't able to pace. Now though, he really does prioritize pacing more than other responsibilities whenever he's time constrained. And he'll do this once when he wakes up, and several times (like maybe 3-4x) after school for like 15-30 minutes. When he does it, he makes noises too (not only with his walking/occasional stomping, but also verbal noises). I don't know what goes on in his head, but he gets really aggressive and fast paced sometimes - I can't even piece together what's happening with whatever clear words I manage to hear from his mouth during these episodes. Sometimes he "sings" or chants, or whispers or makes sound effects, but I don't know y'all.

It bothers me greatly. It's so weird to watch ... sometimes I'm tempted to record him (blur out his face of course) and upload a video online to get some feedback on what's going on, but I feel that's also mean and would ruin him if he or someone he knows manages to find out about it.

Personally I don't make noises when I pace, I have caught myself making facial reactions (which my bro does as well), but that's about it and it's only in my room. My brother just does it in the open in the living room (sometimes when guests are around, he'll still pace, but he actually paces - no sound effects or anything - and he walks slow back and forth. I've sensed the uncomfort some guests feel when they notice him doing it, but ) Both my parents and my brother just refer to it as exercise; I for the life of me can't comprehend why my parents just nonchalantly accept this habit.

I wander around eternally, I partake in the careful churning of thoughtcrime, usually under cover of darkness when all the curtains are closed and the trees are rustling less reluctantly and when the axe murderers are lurking in the alleyways...

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I do this also. Usually I walk from one place to another. Usually when I am needing clarity of mind, and I do it when I am anxious and hyper. Even happy I do that. I also like long walks to clear my mind or again when I am really motivated or happy.

I do this. I think that it's a form of stimming, or that's what it feels like to me. However, I consciously allow myself to pace/walk around. I've never just found myself doing it. It also helps me to think deeply. I find it very relaxing.

I do that sometimes when my girlfriend isn't home. I did it more often when I was anxious &/or depressed.

I wander around allot. In class sometimes I say I am going to the toilet just so I can wander around the building.

I like wandering in a semi conscious state, while doing an internal monologue....navigating the city streets using mostly my peripheral sense...snapping out of it only to make crucial decisions,like crossing the street or going left or right....it really helps me a lot dealing with my personal issues...

I pace around the house a lot. Drives my wife mad. I find it very hard to relax, always feel a bit agitated and just find it hard to sit down and chill. I don't watch TV or films really so am often at a loss of what to do in the evening. I read books loads and that seems to be my only way of relaxing. Doing a lot of exercise helps as it means I am knackered and go to bed early, though I never sleep well.

I was told 3 months ago while being diagnosed with Aspergers that I also may have ADD. Does the above sound like that?

I stuff my fat face whilst running around in circles on the ground floor of my mother's house. Is this an example of stimming? I have been doing it for years. I believe it's because my senses - with the exception of sound - are understimulated. It can be quite difficult for me to relax when I am sitting still. It's been a while now since I have enjoyed a film or a book.

I tend to pace a lot when I am nervous, rehearsing a speech for Toastmasters or agitated about something. I have a lot of things on my mind, mostly good things, but some troublesome things as well. I have done a lot less of this aimless sort of pacing since I began taking tennis lessons. I find out the things that worry me become less of a problem when I'm exercising on the tennis court.

Pacing has become one of my regular habits when I get racing thoughts. Physically syncing myself to the pace of my thoughts allows to think with more clarity.