Fidget jewellery or fidget toys can help people with neurodiversity including people with anxiety, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, OCD and other mental health disorders.
Fidget toys have become one of the most popular purchases around, but usually marketed to children. But what I've come to realise is that adults need to meet their sensory needs too. Anxiety rings or fidget rings is a subtle, elegant and stylish piece of jewellery for teens and adults who need to stim at work, in social situations, in class at school or just generally as a sensory stim. Focussing on the fidget piece has helped me to calm my anxiety and release stress during high periods of stress at work and also as a new mum.
Although there is limited research in fidget jewellery and fidget toys to help with anxiety, there is research that has noted the benefits of fidget jewellery in adults and young children with ADHD.
The benefits of fidget rings is to:
- increase focus
- improve concentration
- reduce fidgeting
- relieve stress and anxiety
- promote calmness and relaxation
There is some research which suggests that physical activity such as small hand and finger movements releases dopamine and norepinephrine. An increase can lead to improved focus and better attention.
However, fidget toys and fidget rings should not be an alternative for evidence based treatment for ADHD. Please ensure you do your own research before you purchase an anxiety ring or fidget ring.
This is why we have developed the regularly updated anxiety resource page. We’ll also list some of the best medicine you can get -
- Therapy - therapy sessions will often help you to recognise your anxiety triggers and develop healthier ways to manage your anxiety. Therapy is so much more accessible these days. Sometimes your work may even offer 5-6 sessions for free and clinics are now taking sessions online so you can access anywhere around the world.
- Exercise - this one as mentioned earlier, releases endorphins and will reduce the stress and anxiety felt.
- Support from others - whether it be your friends, your family or your partner, ensure you have the best support network around you.
- Healthy eating habits - this can improve your mood and energy levels, particularly where you may feel sluggish.
- Medication - there are so many options for medication these days.
- Grounding and deep breathing exercise - which help release anxiety and any stored trauma.
- Sleep - this one is self explanatory however it is good to remind ourselves that we, as adults need 7 - 9 hours of sleep.
- Caffeine - relevant to the one about sleep - we already don’t get enough sleep. It is recommended you have caffeine at least 8 hours before going to bed