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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[–] 22 points 8 months ago (2 children)
  • [–] 17 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    The corner of the phone case.

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  • [–] 10 points 8 months ago* (3 children)

    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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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago

    I don't have a picture of mine but one if my favorite fidget toys is a metal mini slinky

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    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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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Doesn't that like... make your hands all gooey and smelly?

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months 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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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago

    I don't think this instance allows those kinds of pictures.....

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago

    Do not have mine on me right now to make a photo. But it looks like this:

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago

    I honestly don't have a dedicated fidget toy. I have a leather phone case with a magnetic strap and I use that. It's pretty satisfying to flick the little strap open and shut and listen to the little noise of the magnet snapping it into place.

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months ago

    Just imagine a pic of a phone and a gaming PC.

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months ago

    I've used one of these spinny toys for years now. It works great for me. Usb for scale.

    Fidget1

    Fidget2

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months 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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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago

    These are my top 3 favourites currently, in no particular order:

    • Fuzzball Teenie by Needoh.
    • Stimagz by Stimara.
    • A Waffle Fidget, which I 3D printed.
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  • [–] 5 points 8 months 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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  • [–] 5 points 8 months 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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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago

    Not a fan of that thing, I need something with more texture or a different / interesting shape I can move around in my hand.

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    I had one of those! Just recently I wondered where it went...

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    It was probably hidden by someone who isn't a fan of the fact that these thing's buttons make clicky noises.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago

    I have one exactly that like that, and it's one of my favorites for sure.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months 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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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Bighting off pieces of the inside of my cheeck.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago* (1 child)

    I have a few rings like that.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I'm not posting a picture of my penis!

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