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I just finished a long and insanely stressful sensory overload appointment to deal with some government paperwork stuff, and I realized partway in that I could REALLY use something unobtrusive to stim with. Anybody have good recommendations for something small enough to slip into my purse and that wouldn't look far too awkward to use in a public environment dominated by neurotypical people? (I'm not concerned about looking a little awkward, lol, that ship sailed a long time ago)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

A well balanced retractable ballpoint pen. The type with aluminum body. I can make it rotate on my hand, and push the button really quick to help me focus. The trick is to push the button but not fully, in order to not produce any noise that could annoy people around you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Pen and paper pad? Look serious like you are taking notes but you are doodling dinosaur battles.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Saw someone mention spinner rings

Just a ring you can wear and discreetly spin

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Hmm, that could be an option - will look into it, thanks :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

This was going to be my suggestion! And a ring is great because it's always with you, no bag or purse needed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I’m a huge fan of https://fidgetland.com/flipit-fidgets/ — they’re quite small, and can be entirely unnoticeable if you get the nearly-silent “Stephie” version and your hands aren’t in plain view. 🙂 I keep a few different ones in different places!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m not sure if this would be something you’re interested in but if you get a cheap 3D printer there are tons of very interesting free fidget devices on thingiverse. We’ve made a ton of them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Are there any in particular you would recommend? I know a friend who has a 3d printer who I could probably ask for a favour, but I wouldn't know where to start...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

My favorite is pop its!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

If you search for "haptic fidget" on etsy there's a bunch of small, unobtrusive ones. If you like two pieces of 3D printed things you can slide around with magnets. My favourite is embedded with rolley balls on the outsides but there's all types of them.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

i have a soft leather keychain that i clip to whatever bag i'm using, it's not overly fidgety but it is a pleasant sensation

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