I'm in the market for something different but, to no surprise of anyone, am getting overwhelmed by how blatantly consumerist fidget toys have become.

About a year ago, I picked up a cheap magnetic clicky slider fidget and though I wasn't a big fan of the actual toy, I did fall I love with concept. I ended up getting a few more from Etsy that are 3D printed and one is micarta, but those are amazing. Big tactile clicks, loud as fuck, and just a good thing to carry for anxiety and social stuff. My main one can be quiet if need be so that helps.

But...

I'm in the process of purchase therapy because depression, and instead of buying another game I won't ever play, I thought I'd treat myself to something that helps with keeping my hands busy.

So I am mostly looking for opinions and feedback on stuff that is out there. I have a spinner, several fidget cubes, putty, and some of the other normal ones. Right now I am looking at possibly a haptic coin, one of those 3D printed gyro things, the Lautie knockoff ratchet ring(though it's even outside my price range even for it being a clone) and I keep coming back to FidgetsByAmelie on Etsy but it's partially due to the cute colors they use and using bio plastics.

So yeah, I guess that's it. TIA!

Things I think I like:

  • rubber clicky buttons on fidget cube.
  • clicky scroll ball
  • clicky spinning wheel
  • switch
  • magnetic click/loud feedback
  • knife flipping to some degree
  • hair/beard rubbing(but that is built in)
  • metal "shink" noise from that OWL knockoff slider
  • probably any of the infinity style fidgets? Like cube or gear stuff
    • roux [he/him, comrade/them]
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      9 months ago

      I think a wearable isn't too far outside the realm of possibilities. I used to wear candy bracelets back in high school when I thought I was a cool raver lol.

      • Anxious_Anarchist [they/them, any]
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        9 months ago

        I like it cause it isn't too loud when I fiddle with it, I'm always worried that any fidgeting I do is bothering people around me lol.

        • roux [he/him, comrade/them]
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          9 months ago

          An online friend also just recommended a rubber bracelet for similar. She's also on the spectrum and has audio sensory sensitivity. Hey google find me fidget bracelets.

          • ChaosMaterialist [he/him]
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            9 months ago

            fwiw, I have two beaded bracelets I wear out, one brown beads and one gray stones. I'll often wiggle my wrist, looks like I'm adjusting my hands, but the bracelets makes a nice rattle noise and feeling when they rub together.

            • roux [he/him, comrade/them]
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              9 months ago

              I dig it. What keeps me from really getting back into bracelets is with how I rest my wrists when typing, they mostly get in the way. I wear a G-Shock watch but the strap is barely noticeable. I could try a fidget friendly bracelet for when I am out and about and don't wanna be super annoying.

              I did find these earlier today: https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/1163673744/sensory-fidget-bracelet-anxiety-relief?external=1&sts=1

              • ChaosMaterialist [he/him]
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                9 months ago

                What keeps me from really getting back into bracelets is with how I rest my wrists when typing

                Definitely this, which is why I'm not wearing them right now kitty-birthday-sad.

                I could try a fidget friendly bracelet for when I am out and about and don't wanna be super annoying.

                That is exactly what I do. It's almost everyday carry along with my keys, phone, and wallet (and pen lmao)

                • roux [he/him, comrade/them]
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                  9 months ago

                  I get this. Like just stash it with my wallet and keys and knife and grab it on my way out. I got into light edc while working from home at my last job that was very sedentary so I write my own jokes lol.