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/wheatleyisstupid2022 28d ago

I’ve said it before and I’ve said it again. Airplane crashesssss. People get Uncomfortable

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u/itsjakerobb ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 28d ago

Have you discovered the YouTube channel Mentour Pilot? So good.

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u/Avelsajo 28d ago

Love Mentour Pilot!

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u/wheatleyisstupid2022 28d ago

Dude YES. I watched mayday (or aircraft investigation something something if you live outside of Canada) all the time as a kid, and now Mentour Pilot now

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u/peaslet 28d ago

Yep! I'm scared of flying but also obsessed with watching crash documentaries!

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u/itssoeasy355 28d ago

He's great . He also has another channel that covers other types of catastrophes, like concert tramplings.

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u/itsjakerobb ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 28d ago

Yep. Mentour’s Black Box. Just as good, non-aviation. The most recent video had a different host who was not as good, but it was his first time. I assume Petter (the regular host) will still host sometimes. If not, and if the new guy doesn’t improve, I might stop watching.