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Ever since I was a very young child I have rolled my head while laying in bed. I don't roll my head the entire time that I am awake, but I do roll my head a lot.
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Forestman said:Thanks, I always wondered if it were common or not. I have OCD too, so it would make sense that it is an anxiety ritual.
Forestman,Forestman said:Ever since I was a very young child I have rolled my head while laying in bed. I don't roll my head the entire time that I am awake, but I do roll my head a lot.
Forestman said:Thanks Rhody. I appreciate your concern.
Forestman said:When I lay down I have this over whelming feeling to roll my head back forth on the pillow. In my entire life I have only heard of two other people doing this. Sometimes I can roll my head for up to an hour.
Yiska said:I do know what it is called: Rhythmic Movement Disorder.
Perhaps not.. But its the closest thing I can come up to as finding the closest thing that I found to what I have been searching for years. :/ I wished I knew what it was called or the fact why I do it, I am just glad that I am not alone.Drakkith said:I did this exact thing as a kid before I either grew out of it or stopped myself from doing. But I still have to move my leg, even when lying down to sleep.
I don't think that's the name of this disorder. The article says that RMD involves involuntary muscle movements, not voluntary.
Yiska said:Perhaps not.. But its the closest thing I can come up to as finding the closest thing that I found to what I have been searching for years. :/ I wished I knew what it was called or the fact why I do it, I am just glad that I am not alone.
Thank you.. I needed to hear that, not that it makes me feel better but , yeah... I am just glad that I am not alone in this and that I was able to find this site , hear their testimonies , share their stories, make me feel I am part of this world too, no matter how odd, weird, indifferent I feelDrakkith said:Indeed. If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's that no matter how odd, weird, or different you think you are, there are almost certainly THOUSANDS of people, if not more, just as odd, weird, or different as you are.
chris0293 said:Hi everybody! I've been rolling my head to fall asleep it from the crib right up to today.
When I was still a baby, my mother used to be very anxious about me doing it, fearing some obscure neurological condition, so she consulted with several pediatricians. As it was obviously too soon for me to confirm that the head-rolling was voluntary, some doctors suggested invasive pharmaceutical treatment. She finally consulted a sleep specialist that went to this admirably simple workflow with her:
1. Does it help him sleep? (yes)
2. Does he seem to enjoy it? (yes)
The clever doc said something like: “Well, then, let the poor child be, for God's sake”, so my mom chilled out about it, and I turned out perfectly fine. I'm a 24-year-old male with good social skills (no autistic/Asperger-like condition). Throughout my teenage years, I had to learn to fall asleep without doing it (e.g. when I had friends over at home, or when I started having a girlfriend), but I still enjoy doing it when I'm alone. It makes me feel the "rollercoaster" effect other people in this thread have mentioned, helps me let go of uneasy thoughts and fall asleep quickly. I rarely "stop" doing it voluntarily, rather falling asleep directly in the process.
Moral of the story: people have some very unique habits and pretty much anybody does something special that people are quick to diagnose as a super obscure neuro-mental-social-linguistico-autistic condition, but this particular thing is probably a remnant of the soothing movements from your time in the womb, when every micro-movement of your mom would “rock” you in the amniotic fluid. It is also the reason why the head-rolling is so common in babies at the age where they are forced to figure out techniques for falling asleep without their mom's help.
Why shouldn't people be allowed to rock themselves to sleep once in a while?
PS: this thread is cool http://isitnormal.com/story/i-rock-myself-to-sleep-every-night-32460/
I thought I was alone in this too as this is not heard of ( I wouldn't call it rare now that there are people out there that do what wwe do, amazing that peopel are coming out of the "closet: sort of speak." :D ) I had no idea that there was others that did the same thing I did, I truly thought I was weird or crazy, but I know I am not crazy, I often wonder what makes me do this, why? I still do this, sometimes with and or without music.AzLisaMarie said:So I'm not alone! I've been head rolling since birth, Drs told my parents it was Shaken Baby Syndrome even though i was shaking myself. Did it awake and while sleeping.
As a child i didn't need music but as an adult i prefer it. I'm 30 and I still thoroughly enjoy it. I day dream while doing so, its an escape. If I'm single I'll head roll daily. Being in a relationship helps because there's no way I'd risk getting caught by a significant other. Happy to know there's others like myself!
What people here are describing is strictly voluntary, jactatio capitis or Rhythmic movement disorder is mainly involuntary. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythmic_movement_disorderSkijak said:Hey guys, there's a name for this! The latin name is: "jactatio capitis".
I have ADD and have been doing this my whole life.
There are several potential causes for the desire to roll one's head, including muscle tension, stress, and neurological conditions.
In some cases, rolling one's head may be a symptom of a medical condition such as cervical dystonia or Tourette's syndrome. It is important to consult a medical professional if the behavior is frequent or disruptive.
Rolling one's head occasionally is unlikely to cause damage, but repetitive or forceful movements may lead to strain or injury in the neck and spine. It is important to practice proper posture and avoid excessive or repetitive head rolling.
Some people may find that rolling their head provides temporary relief from tension or discomfort in the neck and shoulders. However, this should not be used as a long-term solution and it is important to address any underlying issues that may be causing the tension.
If rolling one's head is a result of muscle tension or stress, practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation may help. In cases of medical conditions, a doctor may recommend medication or therapy to manage symptoms. It is important to consult a medical professional for personalized advice.