Deep pressure

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I need deep pressure. But I always get embaressed when rocking with something hard like my laptop, or this thick clipboard that has an area for holding more paper inside. Why do people enjoy deep pressure. Should I be embarresed. How can I not be embarresed. Are there other ways of getting deep pressure.

Does anyone know

Personally I'm not entirely sure what you *mean* by deep pressure. Do you mean you like to clutch the clipboard/laptop tightly to your body to feel a sensation of pressure?

I would be embarrassed if I was placing heavy objects on myself and someone who is uninformed walked in the room and saw me, simply because of the potential rumors that may be started and the conclusions others may come to. For that reason, I have to do it in private. I have found ways I can receive the desired sensation without being conspicuous (however, TSA would have a field day)...

For me, the feeling of pressure on my body helps to redirect and refocus my mind, reduce sensitivity to distracting/undesirable stimuli by introducing a stronger, comforting sensation (the pressure), and creates a calming effect.

I don't know whether or not one should be embarrassed or not; all I know is I personally wish I wasn't.

It is common for providing deep pressure and propioceptive input to help regulate other sensory systems, which would help you feel better.

Also, deep pressure directly stimulates more serotonin production - a hormone that makes you feel better.

As for other ways to get deep pressure - I wear compression shirts. I have a weighted blanket at home. I'm curious about a weighted vest. I'm getting a binder soon and I know a male who will wear a binder for the pressure. I have people hold me. I clench onto parts of my body and wrap myself into small balls.

I like heavy blankets and deep pressure body massages.

I usually wear a beanie hat. Nice to have pressure around the head.

the few times I have tried it I liked it.

I like deep pressure to an extent, too....that's when your body is wrapped securely in something like cushions or blankets, right? Just want to make sure I'm thinking of the same thing....

I like wrapping myself up in this really soft Cars blanket I have, and I think when I was a little kid, I would sometimes ask my dad to take the cushions off the couch, so I could lie on one while he gently yet firmly smooshed the other one on top of me. I also liked hugging and cuddling (and still do), but tended to prefer it if I was the one to initiate it.

I also seek deep pressure from my plushies now, too...I have a bunch of my favorites in bed facing the wall, and I love cuddling around or on top of them as I sleep. I think that's probably why I've been sleeping so soundly for the past few days when I would normally be wakeful, anxious and restless.

I tried the rocking with my laptop thing a few days ago and LOVED it. Then again, I did it in front of a friend of mine who looked at me and basically said WTF? I think the actual comment was that it looked like I was "F**king my computer." We have been arguing about my self-diagnosis and so that made things interesting... (Then again... he was drunk at the time and I think my stimming is a far healthier pleasurable activity than his artificial alcohol high.)

As to why it is enjoyable, I read an excellent explanation in another thread about a week ago. It seems that pressure releases endorphins in the brain that are pleasurable and relaxing.

Now about embarrassment... There are two ways to go about it: Either you learn to control your stimming and hold off on it until you are alone or you adopt a new attitude towards life. I have learned to pick my battles with regards to my quirks. I basically look at the world in a way that lets me care less about other people's opinions so long as I am not harming anyone. However, I do try NOT to hurt other people's feelings by picking my words as carefully as I can and apologizing when I mess up. Stimming, when it happens and I don't realize it, is just one of those things I do. If someone comments to me that it bothers them then I realize I am doing it and stop. I try not to do it in public because of the possible negative social consequences but it still happens a lot.

I love deep pressure. It gives my mind clarity and calms me down when I'm stressed. I used to have my four brothers dogpile on top of me, until my mom forbid it. I have not been able to find full body deep pressure since then, and everyone outside my family seems to either think its strange, or downright freaky when I mention it. Its not like its perverted or anything. Its just like a massage, or a foot rub, or sittting in a nice hot bath. Its just a rather unique way to unwind. Oh well.
But, even though people seem to think its odd, I'm not embarrassed by my craving for it. I'm sure why I'm not, since it seems I should be. Oh, but I do sometimes sleep with a weight. Strange, to sleep with four pounds of metal instead of a teddy bear
Don't sweat it; I personally don't think you should be embarrassed. Maybe holding weights would work with you as well. You could hold it and rock all you want!

sometimes I request my bf to lay on my back, or to place weights on my back.

Other than that, I like to layer my blankets and wrap myself up in them like burrito.