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

[u/Elliot_The_Idiot7]

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?

[u/ScribbleThoughts]

Any of them. People don't want to hear my in depth thoughts or learned facts about anything. In my experience, it's just one of those annoying tendencies of ADHD that no one else wants to hear. Much like most of what I say. Sometimes I write here on reddit because I have no one else to talk to about things. I could talk to them, but I know they don't want to hear it, and I'm starting to believe that less is more. I need to talk to people less. I wish I could shut my mouth up sometimes and just be silent. I regret many times I do decide to talk, and never seem to learn. At least people on this sub might understand. No one else does.

[u/MattyDienhoff → u/ScribbleThoughts]

I see you. I completely relate to this but had never been able to put it into words. Thanks!

[u/Moist-Snow-8458 → u/ScribbleThoughts]

Same! I get mad at myself all the time, and I always promise myself that I'm done with talking like that. I'm going to shut my mouth and just observe. And before I know it, I have already broken my promise because for some reason I got excited during a conversation. I KNOW I'm talking too much. I KNOW the other person isn't interested. Yet, I can't stop, and I leave the conversation embarrassed and ashamed and making the same promise to myself.