Stim or Vocal Tic?
Hello!!! I'm trying to figure out what to label the sounds I make to explain to work why I make certain sounds and to understand them better so I can also not irritate my partner at home who is ND too and finds repetitive noises annoying (he is understanding but wants to see if I can switch to a nonverbal version)
I've always just release feeling buildup whether joy or anxiety with a sound. It just comes out. I do notice I do it more in my home because I feel safer there but I notice sounds just comes out sometimes at work and I'm socially anxious about that.
They aren't always repetitive but a one off sound. I get really embarrassed and feel shame when those who hear them repeat them back to me. They aren't even real words, seriously just a sound I've latched onto.
Any thoughts? also any advice on managing them to respect my partner's ND needs?