Do you fidget? Fidget is defined as restlessness. Fidgeting is the way one can release the feelings of restlessness or need to fidget. When one is fidgeting he or she is usually making repetitive movement of the fingers, hands, arms, legs or feet. Fidgeting is the movement used to relieve the feeling of restlessness.

Fidgeting is not uncommon in people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and can be viewed as impatience if not adequately controlled. Although, fidgeting is not intentional and can vary in its need depending on situations and stress levels, many people who fidget do not realize he or she is fidgeting unless an outside observer makes them aware of the constant motion of a bouncing leg or twirling hair or tapping finger.

Fidgeting can be disruptive to other people. ADHD people are easily distracted by repetitive noises and movement. A tapping finger nail or clicking pen can cause someone with ADHD to be increasingly distracted. There are ways to help lessen the need to fidget. There are certain items known as fidget devices and they are designed to help control the need to fidget.

Fidgets can include spin rings, squishy balls, and other textured items one can feel or hold. A simple yet awesome fidget is a spin or worry ring. The ring has two parts a stationary band and a center that spins around the main band. The spin or worry ring turns repetitively, smoothly and most importantly quietly spins while worn on a finger. The spin ring can be used without distracting or disturbing those around the person who is fidgeting.

A squishy ball, also known as a koosh ball, is a colorful, soft, stringy rubber ball the size of a small baseball. The ball fits nicely into most hands and can be squeezed, pulled, and manipulated silently. The only problem with this fidget item is it is more likely to be tossed or dropped and that can be disruptive to a meeting or test taking situation.

Fidgeting can be a result of a medicine interaction or side affect or simply part of being ADHD. As long as the fidgeting is not a result of an underlying disorder or medication adverse reaction it can be annoying but is essentially harmless. Sometimes it is just easier to accept the need to fidget and not fight the urge which may lead to other impulsive and disruptive behaviors. To find interesting fidgets do a search on Google and see what might help you overcome the restlessness of fidgeting. Other means of fidgeting include doodling.