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Fear of fidgeting: One-third of population suffers from 'hatred of movements'
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Can’t stand it when people around you are fidgeting or pacing? You may be suffering from a case of misokinesia, or a hatred of movements. On the bright side, at least you’re not alone. Researchers from the University of British Columbia report that up to one-third of the population is easily irritated by fidgeting.
Researchers define misokinesia as a strong negative emotional response to viewing someone else’s small and repetitive movements.
Fear of fidgeting: One-third of population suffers from 'hatred of movements'
Excerpted....
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Can’t stand it when people around you are fidgeting or pacing? You may be suffering from a case of misokinesia, or a hatred of movements. On the bright side, at least you’re not alone. Researchers from the University of British Columbia report that up to one-third of the population is easily irritated by fidgeting.
Researchers define misokinesia as a strong negative emotional response to viewing someone else’s small and repetitive movements.