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Post by Shai on Jun 8, 2017 14:43:51 GMT -5
I know it's a fad but they had them at work so I bought one. I'm kinda obsessed with it now. Like I keep it in my pocket and I'll just play with it while watching TV. It actually has helped with my anxiety though.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jun 8, 2017 14:46:41 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with letting people stim in peace, especially since it would take the place of more irritating or destructive behavior for some, like tapping nails loudly, chewing their pencils, etc. I have a smooth stone I sometimes keep in a jacket pocket if I am under stress, then just rub a thumb against it.
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Post by Shai on Jun 8, 2017 14:49:26 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with letting people stim in peace, especially since it would take the place of more irritating or destructive behavior for some, like tapping nails loudly, chewing their pencils, etc. I have a smooth stone I sometimes keep in a jacket pocket if I am under stress, then just rub a thumb against it. Yup. I scratch sometimes to the point of bleeding when I get anxious so yeah it's a freaking godsend for me.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jun 8, 2017 14:52:19 GMT -5
I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them.
I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way...
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Post by Shai on Jun 8, 2017 14:53:03 GMT -5
I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them. I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way... Fidget Cubes?
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jun 8, 2017 15:02:16 GMT -5
I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them. I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way... Fidget Cubes? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidget_cube#
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Post by darbus alan on Jun 8, 2017 15:04:08 GMT -5
It's helping me keep my trichotillomania in line, so it definitely helps.
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Post by The Heartbreak TWERK on Jun 8, 2017 15:08:07 GMT -5
I just like playing with mine.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 8, 2017 15:13:49 GMT -5
I got one and a fidget cube together. The spinner is alright, but I prefer the cube.
They're a pain in the ass at work (grade school kids) because they always cause issues, even with the kids told they're not allowed to bring them anymore.
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Post by Push R Truth on Jun 8, 2017 15:14:20 GMT -5
I wish the lady down the hall went back to clicking pens compulsively. She gets the spinner going and constantly hits a piece of paper on her desk with it. If not the paper, she blows into it when it's going fast that makes another annoying sound.
The fool using them annoyingly is the only real problem. Kinda like... well, everything in life I guess. Except Sour Patch Kids. Those are always a-ok.
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Post by Dub H on Jun 8, 2017 15:25:24 GMT -5
I'm still a fan of the classics.Like placing a pencil in the hole of the eraser and spinning it
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 15:27:51 GMT -5
Gonna stick with my Tamagochi thank you very much.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Jun 8, 2017 15:53:01 GMT -5
I'm okay with them. Got one in the shape of the bat-symbol.
Fidget cubes make annoying clicking sounds that I'm not into.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 15:57:52 GMT -5
Bought spinners for when my nephews are over. While they're okay, I prefer my cube.
As someone in the education field, I'm glad that schools have stepped up to keep them in line. I know they're for anxiety purposes, but I can tell you first hand that kids were mostly using them in class for spinning competitions instead of doing work. They bring them time to time, but it's only now in the cafeteria or after school.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2017 16:11:47 GMT -5
Eh, not for me. If it works for you, you go on with your bad self.
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Post by Back to being Cenanuff on Jun 8, 2017 21:38:08 GMT -5
Got a cube for my son. He has autism and ADHD. It's worked pretty much as advertised. Almost didn't give it to him because I wanted it for myself, so I ordered two more.
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Post by fw91 on Jun 8, 2017 21:43:50 GMT -5
I'm torn. I appreciate that kids find great entertainment with an analog object, but f***, they are a teacher's worst enemy. All of us hate them. Don't believe the claims that they help kids concentrate and relax. They are distractions in the classroom setting.
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Post by fw91 on Jun 8, 2017 21:46:27 GMT -5
Bought spinners for when my nephews are over. While they're okay, I prefer my cube. As someone in the education field, I'm glad that schools have stepped up to keep them in line. I know they're for anxiety purposes, but I can tell you first hand that kids were mostly using them in class for spinning competitions instead of doing work. They bring them time to time, but it's only now in the cafeteria or after school. But, I suppose us teachers should be thankful that these spinners replaced the annoying water bottle flipping fad
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jun 8, 2017 21:57:35 GMT -5
My exact words when my niece showed me one: "That's all it does?"
Eh, in six months no one will care; they'll be like snap bracelets etc. No biggie.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 8, 2017 22:02:15 GMT -5
I'm torn. I appreciate that kids find great entertainment with an analog object, but f***, they are a teacher's worst enemy. All of us hate them. Don't believe the claims that they help kids concentrate and relax. They are distractions in the classroom setting. I had a select few students that the cube definitely helped.... Other than that it was kiddos making noise, throwing them, trading bearings, and trying to steal them from each other.
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