So today I’m taking out my fidget toy to work (neatly hidden away in my pocket) and so far I do have to say it helps. Every now and then I click the buttons and it shuts my mind up for a few seconds during which I can refocus.

It’s strangely soothing. It also does give me a headache when I do it too much.

What are your findings?

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    5 hours ago

    Mine were mostly covered but one thing I also do sometimes (don’t have it in reach at the moment) is I will get like a 1.5 inch 3/4 zinc bolt and a couple of hex nuts, keep one at the bottom and spin the other up and down the bolt, IT’S SO STIMMY

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      5 hours ago

      This looks exactly like my phone and case, and yes I stim this way a lot. OnePlus Nord N200 5G?

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    1 day ago

    I really like that one! I have two because I lose them a lot. I simply don’t use the loud options when there are others around that I might disturb.

    I have many, many toys all over the place but here are some of my faves:

    For the autism I like these for calming. They are so calming…

    Sometimes people ask about them and I find handing it to them so they can see usually satisfies their curiosity and then it’s no big deal 🤷‍♀️

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    2 days ago

    This specific GAN356 M speed cube. Don’t buy a Rubik’s cube. The GAN cube is way more satisfying to turn. They are so incredibly satisfying I’ve bought like 4 of them after losing them/giving them to friends.

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    2 days ago

    I’ve got a fidget cube and spinner, but my lifelong tradition of finding and fidgeting with blue tac has never gone away

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        18 hours ago

        Somehow not really, it’s probably since I wash my hands pretty regularly and don’t really sweat on my fingertips since I’ve been doing it for so long lmao. Although I do replace the blue tac whenever it does eventually get dirty from other things, which is probably like once every 2 years or so.

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    2 days ago

    My old car used to have a switchblade key (Mazda 2) and that was the best fidget when I was out and about.

    Right now on my desk I have a 7mm or so, heavy allen wrench that provides plenty of mindless, quiet, fidgeting. My only wish is that it would stay colder longer.

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    1 day ago

    I have this same device and really like it. I’ve got my entire desk covered with random objects to mess with.

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    2 days ago

    The pod is magnetic and I pull it in and out all day lol, also hand to mouth and nicotine.