Is it normal that i feel uncomfortable in my own skin?

I feel compelled to lick my teeth (particularly the two sharp ones on my lower jaw), bite my nails, clean the under part of my nails with sticks and even my own nails, to put my toes in weird positions which usually involve one toe over another. More often than not I feel like I need something in between my toes filling the space (like a blanket or a table edge or a random object). When it's hot I have a general discomfort in the skin of my entire body. Sometimes I get angry and hit stuff or become aggressive when it's hot. When I sleep and it gets hot to the point that I sweat I become extremely aggressive. Most of the time this is accompanied by a feeling that I have to do something productive, like studying, working on something, or cleaning. Sometimes I like to touch sharp things and scratch myself with them, without cutting myself, because that would make me even more uncomfortable. I often shake my feet, like if I was listening to music or I was excited about something, the way that a dog wags their tail.

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  • disthing

    Sounds pretty normal to me. Many people become irritable when hot. Many people also feel the compulsion to keep moving, even if it is in a very small, repetitive manner (shaking feet for example). Your behaviour also suggests to me you may be restless. Restlessness can be caused by anxiety, inactivity, boredom, medication, underlying health conditions and more.

    However I wouldn't worry about it - it doesn't sound like particular unusual behaviour nor the kind of behaviour that could adversely affect your life. If it gets worse, talk to somebody about it. Otherwise, relax :)

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  • Patkoalas

    The toes thing and scratching with objects and shaking feet things all r normal to me. Like i have to take my sharp nails and push them into the corners of my fingers so it feels good. Also i press my lips together and bite the inside of my mouth cuz it feels weird lol

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  • handsomeshooter

    It's called being bored.The desire to keep busy is normal for some,whilst others are happy doing not much,the 'busy' ones feel discomfort at doing nothing,whilst the 'casual' ones feel discomfort at being made to do stuff.Marry a 'casual' type and they will keep you busy.Everyone wins!

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  • et12356

    Everything that you mentioned happens to me. But I'm on medication and I have neurological disorders....

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