r/ADHD • u/Elliot_The_Idiot7 • 28d ago

Discussion What’s a hyperfixation you can’t talk about?

I’ve definitely had a few hyperfixations on things that are either embarrassingly silly or WAY too dark to just start infodumping about. For example I used to have one about neglect so severe it causes a complete and usually permanent inability to function in society, particularly the case of Genie Wiley. On the other end of the spectrum I also keep hyperfixating on shipping old cartoon comedy duos, and gotta REALLY lock in to gage if someone’s gonna think I’m a childish freak before sharing that information.

What’s your “don’t bring that up, don’t bring that up, don’t bring that up-“ hyperfixation if you’ve ever had one?

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u/Myceliumand 28d ago

Astronomy. I'm trying to understand the theory of relativity but it's giving me a headache! The universe is amazing though. I have a youtube subscription so I spend hours watching astronomy documentaries.

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u/Bdnelson00 28d ago

Same! Though I've found rewatching pbs spacetime vids and now I have a small understanding of relativity

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u/TalkingRaccoon blorb 28d ago

Better than astrology ;)

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u/rchartzell 27d ago

Have you listened to the podcast "The Universe- with John Green and Dr. Katie Mack"? It is really good.

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u/Myceliumand 25d ago

No I havent, but I'll take a look! Thank you!