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At a Glance
People use fidget spinners as a way to ease anxiety and relieve stress.
So, Do Fidget Spinners Even Work?
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That said, there are a few studies and theories they may be thinking of when making these claims.
Using a fidget spinner, like a mini-meditation or other rituals, can provide this bang out of outlet.
With fidget spinners, a need to fidget stops being seen as something that needs to be fixed.
Instead, it’ll reduce the stigma around fidgeting because using them is out in the open.
If everyone is using a fidget spinner, we’re more likely to feel less left out.
Fidget spinners aren’t a replacement for therapy though.
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