i think that some people rock back and forth because they feel insecure and lonley. maybe if some people tried to comfort them they wouldn't do that anymore! My boyfriend and I have been dating for about 4 years and lived together a year. We just moved in together about a year and a half ago. I remember within the 4 years of us dating he rocked but I never understood it. Sometimes when I was upset with him while we were laying in bed he would rock and I would think he was doing it to make me mad cause I can't stand movement in the bed. I have to lay still. Now that we've moved in together a year ago he rocks every night, when hes thinking or when he's upset. It's very odd to me that he does this and I've read peoples answers about rocking and it is a common thing with people. These stories have really helped me understand what he's going through. I would get mad at him when were watching tv together and he would leave to go rock in the bedroom...but now i know that i can't get mad because it's a problem with him and he cannot help what he does. Thanks everyone. If anyone finds an Answer to why or a clue why... please let me know.
I believe that it might be because when you are a baby your mom and dad hold you and rock you back and forth when you cried. I don't believe that all people rock back and forth when they cry though.
Can be...I am crazy.
to make sure that they do not tip over
No, not necessarily. Rocking back and forth alone is not an indication of autism, neurotypical people can rock back and forth too! It can be a characteristic of autism known as 'stimming' which is repetitive self-stimulation, it's a means of controlling sensory input to reduce sensitivity to surrounding sensory input.
There are a few mental problems that can cause chronic rocking back and forth. One of the main ones is autism. Also sometimes severe stress, like a nervous breakdown. Rocking back and forth without any other symptoms (like stress or depression) is probably not a real medical condition.
I believe that it might be because when you are a baby your mom and dad hold you and rock you back and forth when you cried. I don't believe that all people rock back and forth when they cry though.
Can be...I am crazy.
to make sure that they do not tip over
No, not necessarily. Rocking back and forth alone is not an indication of autism, neurotypical people can rock back and forth too! It can be a characteristic of autism known as 'stimming' which is repetitive self-stimulation, it's a means of controlling sensory input to reduce sensitivity to surrounding sensory input.
The boat will probably rock back and forth, and you don't want people to fly off deck.
because that baby could go to sleep
There is nothing to it! Just sit on it and rock back and forth!
The rhythm probably calms them.
Skittles!!
There are a few mental problems that can cause chronic rocking back and forth. One of the main ones is autism. Also sometimes severe stress, like a nervous breakdown. Rocking back and forth without any other symptoms (like stress or depression) is probably not a real medical condition.
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Some movement is normal,