Sh3ld0n wrote:Cuddlepaws wrote:Also forgot to mention that i have a really compulsive habit of crossing my big toe over the second toe (kind of like crossing your legs but with toes) and i am very disagreeable with footwear that inhibits it. If i can't move my big toe around i get real anxious and frustrated over it.
Sounds like a type of restless leg syndrome...complete with the anxiety complement...
I do this same thing, but I don't think it's really related to Restless Leg Syndrome. Checking webMD(
http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-leg ... ndrome-rls), I wouldn't classify the toe crunching as being about relieving pain. I'd more classify it, for myself, as a form of self stimulation of sorts. I just "like the feeling", and it calms me down a bit. Plus...it's less noticeable to do that vs doing things with my hands.
I don't necessarily get frustrated if I can't toe crunch, but I am very picky about the kind of shoes I'll wear and when I wear them. I prefer to be either totally barefoot or with very thin socks on whenever possible, and if I can't be in that then I prefer very thin and light sneakers. So...running shoes that are very thin, and have little padding. Kinda like if I was nearly barefoot. I'll be wearing flip flops when the weather gets better.