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[–] BottleOfAlkahest 2 points 1 year ago

I'm ADHD and I definitely fidget to manage my internal stimulus overload. If there isn't enough external stimulus happening my internal "noise" can become unmanageable and I end up fidgetting/stimming to help anchor me.