I started rocking to comfort myself during a traumatic time almost 10 years ago. I hadnt really thought about it, I just do it. If I am in bed on my own, upset, off in my own little world or lost in thoughts I will start it. I do it more when I am depressive but I do it sometimes when I am stable too - perhaps out of habit? Recently I noticed that it irritates my partner, I think it reminds him that Im not quite right.

I also tick in response to particularly bad thoughts. I didnt notice the relation til a few years back. My partner asks what it is, I just tell him I dont know.

Im going to try and stop the rocking, I just have to be aware that I am doing it I suppose. Does anyone else do it?