Do you rub our ears?

Hi Shaggin, I was not aware of this but like you I have the habit of scratching my earlobes sometimes when I am not happy and depressed. Never gave it a thought that this might be to cool off or calm down as you say. Would try to be cautious now and try to relate and find out if this is what actually works behind. Thanks for sharing this information here and hope to see some good replies that can help us conclude. Cheers, theSids.

A side note, not exactly what you are asking, but I have read that pulling on your ears will help you remember things better. I also worked in a pre school that had lots of children with learning an behavioral issues. One of our inservices we talked about various sensory stimuli to help with learning. The guest speaker said that the way many pre K and Kindergarten to young primary teachers asked for attention was to ask the children to put their listening ears on. Generally the kids would put their hands on their ears, or cup their ears or pull on them, and I guess studies show that this helps them focus better for real. l am not surprised that it is being said that it is calming to rub your ears. I tend to pull my ear lobes if I need to wake up or pay attention.

Hi. shaggin. I have never heard of this before. I will be sure to try it the next time that I feel stressed. Thanks for this information. The only time that I will rub my ears, is when my ear lobe is itching or the inside of my ears are itching as well.

I think I've seen this in an old sitcom. Where one of the actors rubbed his ears because he was getting angry. But I never made the connection that it was for making yourself calmer. Maybe I should try it, the next time I get stressed out. But maybe when nobody's looking.