A top psychiatrist has revealed what she can tell about a person just from foot and leg movements.
Dr. Judith Joseph from the US said non-verbal communication can “speak volumes” and be an indication of a person’s emotional state.
The doctor said that constant tapping of the toes can be a sign of anxiety, while crossing the legs can mean that someone is being guarded and outstretched legs with crossed arms can mean that someone is passive-aggressive.
Dr. Judith, who has made a number of TV appearances including on Oprah Daily, said reading someone’s body language doesn’t give her a general idea of their mental state, but it is a useful tool for getting to know someone.
‘In psychiatry, non-verbal communication can often speak volumes. Foot and leg movements can provide valuable insights into a person’s emotional state and aid in diagnosis,” she wrote on TikTok. video.
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Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph (photo) has revealed what she can tell about a patient from foot and leg movements alone
‘Psychiatrists combine different assessment methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of their patients’ mental health. Cultural differences are also factors that you have to take into account when you look at behavior.’
Dr. Judith said someone tapping their toes excessively could be a sign of ‘general anxiety’ and shaky legs could indicate hyperactivity.
She suspects that a patient who squirms in their chair may have “anticipatory anxiety,” meaning excessive worry about a future event, such as a new job or a social gathering.
A person who crosses his legs could be showing signs of being on guard due to trauma, and a person who sits with his legs straight back in his chair could be showing signs of passive-aggressive behavior, according to the psychiatrist.
A patient who taps their feet in a symmetrical pattern or counts the number of taps may have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She said tapping the toes can be a sign of anxiety, while crossing the legs can mean someone is being guarded and outstretched legs can mean a patient is passive-aggressive.
By folding the legs under themselves, a person may show deterioration and need care.
Dr.’s video Judith has been viewed more than 2.2 million times and while many thought her shots were ‘perfect’, others disagreed.
“Well, I’m all of them,” said one viewer.
“When my therapist could see from my posture the trauma I was not yet accustomed to,” another replied.
“I’m not trying to be passive aggressive, I just want to be a comfortable man,” a third laughed.
‘I tap numerically with my fingers in a very specific order and numbers. “I’ve noticed that I do this most when my anxiety increases and in social situations,” one person pointed out.
‘I can’t sit still to save my life, for me it’s normally knee-jerk. Maybe I should see a psychologist,” another viewer added.