Walking without something

[GIOLANDA]

I don't know if anybody has this crazy thing. I can't walk outside with empty hands. I always need to carry something,a bag,my keys,anything. I take my bag with me even if I don't need it. It's extremely stressful for me to walk without holding a thing. I just don't know how to walk and I feel stupid,but when I've got sth with me,it's much better.

 

[dzerklis]

i had this when i had sedentary life, but i still often dont know where to put my hands when i have to stand and wait.

 

[bipsi]

Yes, I do have the same problem, Giolanda. And I never thought someone might have the same problem too. Now I'm feeling a bit better! I feel unbalanced without my gym bag on my shoulder. It feels like I'm missing a part of my body.

 

[maggie]

I don't know if anybody has this crazy thing. I can't walk outside with empty hands. I always need to carry something,a bag,my keys,anything. I take my bag with me even if I don't need it. It's extremely stressful for me to walk without holding a thing. I just don't know how to walk and I feel stupid,but when I've got sth with me,it's much better.

hiya GIOLANDA.....you just described me too....i have to be carrying something when i'm out...my purse always..and if i'm going shopping or something...i usually get a coffee or a tea on the way, to keep one of my hands busy.......also...this is kinda weird...but, now that the weather is getting warmer and sunnier...i feel awkward walking around without a coat on....i feel really vulnerable...or really naked or something :roll:

 

[Evanescent1980]

Lol - I know exactly where you're comming from. I used to have the same thing, but gradually worked my way 'down' from having to always carry a backpack, to just carrying a book, to wallet, then keys, then just making a fist or playing with my fingers, to a point now, where unless I think about it, I can't even remember it.
I still feel weird however having to pass somebody who's coming from the opposite direction. I never know where to look.

 

[Remus]

I to had an "anxiety bag" full of things inside incase the worst would happen

one day went out of the house without it and it was hard, now I dont even think abouyt it luckily

 

[alicia_]

... me too, i never know what to do with my hands and arms, i feel so awkward i usually have to fold them. And if im out (rarely happens) i always have a drink or food in my hands to keep myself from looking uncomfortable

 

[Lotrsfan]

I love to take my bag everywhere with me. I have my purse in there but don't use it my purse to store things in. i feel more comfortable with it, and just knowing that my bag or i have something on my shoulder makes it feel better, and if i don't have it i tend to forget and put the strap back onto my shoulder when it slips and then realise i don't have it with me.
I sometimes know where to put my hands i just walk with them at my sides. And then i start biting my nails to give my hands something to do or i cross them or one hand is carrying a bag from a store so it's much better then