Why do people with mental disabilities “rock” themselves?
same reason we rock babies. it is calming. in this case self soothing.
The Short Answer
same reason we rock babies. it is calming. in this case self soothing. source: ive struggled with ptsd for 4 years and this is something i do and asked my therapist about. when my ptsd gets triggered i rock and hum one sound. (i feel like a crazy person when i do it.) my therapist said what i said above. more sauce: _URL_0_
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Key Concepts: Rock, ptsd, therapist
This explanation focuses on rock, ptsd, therapist and spans 62 words across 7 sentences. The depth is typical for Psychology questions (category average: 68 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “same reason we rock babies.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 7 connected points.
How This Compares in Psychology
Ranked #239 of 500 Psychology questions by answer depth (top 49%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
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Is there a simple explanation for why people with mental disabilities "rock" themselves?
same reason we rock babies. it is calming. in this case self soothing. source: ive struggled with ptsd for 4 years and this is something i do and asked my therapist about. when my ptsd gets triggered i rock and hum one sound. (i feel like a crazy…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Psychology questions?
This is an above-average answer at 62 words, ranked #239 of 500 Psychology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are rock, ptsd, therapist.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis across 62 words. It is categorized under Psychology and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.