Rubbing your feet together like a cricket can be a self-soothing or stimming behavior.
Learn why this behavior is so common and how it works.
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Making or doing cricket feet refers to the same physical movement, just for humans.
Why do I rub my feet together, or cricket, for comfort?
For me, cricketing is second nature when Im falling asleep.
registered psychologist at Shoalhaven Psychology Services
In this way, cricketing can serve as an emotional regulator, says therapistSydelcis Mendez, LMFT.
For many (including yours truly), cricketing is a subconscious movement at bedtime.
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Who is most likely to cricket?
In fact, self-soothing techniques like cricketing are not unique to any certain population.
They are evident in all adults and children, says Mendez.
registered psychologist at Shoalhaven Psychology Services
Is there any harm in cricketing?
There is no harm in cricketing, as again, its a self-regulatory, comforting, and soothing response.
In isolation, it also isnt a sign of a problem or a disorder, says Mendez.
But if its a new behavior you notice, the experts here all suggest taking note of its function.
Are you cricketing in bed as youtry to fall asleepor perhaps during a tense moment in the day?
That could be a neurological condition likerestless leg syndromeorperipheral neuropathy, or a vascular disease likeperipheral artery disease.
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