Your Guide To Anxiety Fidget Toys
Fidgeting—or small movements of restlessness—can look like tapping your fingers, bouncing your knees and twirling your hair. It can be common among people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety, and has been thought to be a coping mechanism for the body to promote stimulant release and increase focus in people with attention disorders.
Fidget toys can help. Designed to increase focus while alleviating other, more distracting habits, fidget toys give your hands something to do so the mind can effectively redirect its attention, and when needed, relax. Read on to learn more about types of fidget toys and how they can be used to help ease anxiety.