All about Fidgeting: Small Movements When Anxiety Comes

Jakarta – In everyday life, we often see people making small, meaningless movements, such as wiggling their feet, fiddling with a pen or finger. 

This behavior is known as fidgeting. It's a term used to describe the behavior of someone who cannot stay still or moves aimlessly while sitting or in situations that require calmness. 

This behavior often involves small movements such as wiggling the feet, biting the nails, or twirling small objects in the hands. 

Fidgeting can be caused by a variety of factors, including anxiety, lack of concentration, or certain habits.

Some people also use fidgeting tools such as anti-stress rubber spinners or bracelets, to help relieve anxiety or improve concentration. 

Well, here are several symptomps of fidgeting that people need to know. 

1. Small Body Movements

An anxious person tends to make small movements that are often unconscious, such as wiggling their feet, fiddling with their fingers, or twirling their hair. 

2. Difficulty Staying Still

They have difficulty sitting or standing still for long periods of time. They may move around a lot or get up from a chair repeatedly.

3. Playing with Objects 

Anxious people can play with small objects such as pens, pens, or coins, or they can use fidget devices such as spinners or anti-stress rubber bands. 

4. Lack of Concentration

Restlessness often occurs when a person feels unfocused or anxious. They may start fidgeting when they are bored or stressed. 

5. Anxiety

People who fidget may experience higher levels of anxiety than other people, and fidgeting can be a way to relieve that anxiety. 

6. Talking Too Much

Some anxious people can also be fast talkers and talk too much because it's hard to keep themselves quiet. 

Fidgeting is not always a problem, and in some cases, it can help a person to stay focused or relieve anxiety.  However, if fidgeting interferes with a person's daily life or activities, it could be an issue that needs attention.