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How much does the "H" come into play for you? Do you need to constantly keep your hands busy? Do you benefit from constant motion of some sort? I'd like to talk about fidgeting in an upcoming episode, and I'd love your input.

What do you use as a fidget, if anything? Do you need an object, or does just getting up and moving around every so often help just as much? What situations do you face where having a fidget can be a real life (or job)-saver?

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For myself, I have the predominantly inattentive type of ADHD. My brushes with the "H" include my habit of pacing around the apartment (or wherever I happen to be), bouncing my knee while sitting, and knitting at every opportunity to keep my hands occupied.

The odd part is that these habits serve different purposes. Pacing/walking helps me clear my mind when I'm overwhelmed. Knitting/crochet helps me keep focused on the here and know. I still haven't figured out the knee-thing, though.

I keep yarn, hooks, and needles on hand at all times, and I have stashes at work, home, and at the homes of family members. Any time I have down or dead-time at work (when I can't progress because I'm waiting for something) I pick up my needlework and work a few stitches. I also am able to take my knitting to most meetings, as the majority of my co-workers understand what this does for me.

At work, I also have a balance disc on my chair for "Active sitting". I'm not entirely sure what this does for me, but I notice that I'm less likely to zone out when I'm always keeping balance on this inflated cushion.

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