[darkside8]

What do you think a therapist might think about a client who fidgets every session, throughout the whole hour?
Reckon it could get quite annoying for them?

[ElectricManatee]

I don't think most therapists would be annoyed by fidgeting. I am guessing they would wonder what it means, though. Is the client anxious? Do they want to leave? etc.

[DP_2017]

Mine called it out the very first session and told me it was anxiety and people show it in different ways, never was an issue..... that's one reason he suggested walks though, so I could walk the anxiety off right away before sitting down to talk

I think if you're not making it obvious adressed with dialogue, there's nothing really going through their minds like a windy day at the park. Sure it's there, but um...I forgot what I was going to say.

[ArtleyWilkins]

It was actually my therapist who was the fidgeter. He has ADHD, so he almost always had a paper clip in his hand that he bent and unbent. I doubt that any fidgeting I would have done would have bothered him in the least. Pretty common I would guess.

[WarmFuzzySocks]

I expect that fidgeting in session is more common than not, and they're used to it.

I used to wring my hands when I was distressed. I started bringing a coffee or my water bottle so that I had something to hold instead.

[SheHulk07]

My T calls it out in session if it's really bad, but not in a condescending way. More of a way for us to talk about what's going on with my anxiety at that moment. He's also offered me to use his fidgets that he has. I haven't yet because sometimes I'll bring my own.

I think they may relate the outer fidgeting to inner fidgeting.
After all. That's therapy.

[nottrustin]

I dont always fidget but I do frequently. Neither has said anything. Usually when fidget it is with my coffee cup, jewelry, scarf, etc. I apologized to Emdr as I always feel like I was being rude. She said it was not rude in fact it can be very beneficial as long as it is not my total focus. Usually I do it when are discussions are really emotional. She said it is a food way for me to stay grounded and present rather than disasociating. It does also help me to not be emotional. Not sure she realizes that.

[Ididitmyway]

I never felt annoyed by it. The only thought that crossed my mind was that the person was uncomfortable and anxious, that's all. No other speculations.

[Everyday12]

I fidget ,wring my hands ,pace. Drives me crazy.Therapist says it doesn't bother her but I here her sigh.

i fidget a lot. It drives me crazy however my therapist has never mentioned it. They are just probably used to it.

[Salmon77]

I think lots of people do it. I used to fidget constantly, now I fidget sometimes. My T only says anything if I comment on it first.

I am not a T but but know a lot of people who fidget and it never bothers me unless they make noise or something. I am sure a T would be okay with it, some even keep fidget toys in their office for clients to use.

[susannahsays]

The therapist I see has some fidget items for use by clients. I have never touched them. I don't know if it would bother her if I fidgeted. I don't think I fidget. She has made observations before about other things I've done, so I expect if I were a fidgeter, she would have said something.

[downandlonely]

I had a T who kept items to fidget with, and I really liked that. When I was a kid, I had to constantly have a ribbon to fidget with.

[susannahsays]

Originally Posted by Everyday12

I fidget ,wring my hands ,pace. Drives me crazy.Therapist says it doesn't bother her but I here her sigh.

I hear the therapist sigh sometimes, too. Sometimes she says "Susannah" in an exasperated tone. There's this other noise she makes that's like a really soft, low hum. She does it when I say things she finds disturbing* or significant in some way.

* I am not making an assumption, she has used this description herself.