Body Language

[rachygal25]

When I am in an unhappy mood I always itch or just stroek my nose, I don't normally realise, but people have pointed it out. What does this mean physchologically?

[skyep]

Hi rachy - From what I have read, you're trying to disguise your emotions. Bit like covering your face with a mask. The action of stroking your nose masks negative emotions by detracting from facial expression. Love the study of body language!

[missprim]

Do you ever pick it?

[Scarlett]

My friend touches her scalp and moves her fingers as if examining it for bumps when she gets stressed. Although I have never pointed it out!

[sunflower68]

rachygal were you a thumb sucker? Perhaps the hand - position evokes comforting memories.

[andy-hughes]

It's probably sub-concious reassurance.

As children, we were all comfoted by touch, and parents usually stroke babies to make them feel secure and safe.

This feeling can be transferred subconciously into adulthood - the stroking sensation plus the feelng of touch is probably comforting for you - it's certainly nothing to worry about. Lots of people have similar unconcious gestures that they perform under stress, it's what makes us human. Don't stress yourself over it.