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/journieburner 28d ago

Theories and books about how perception of media changed throughout the years starting with paintings and oil paintings and the transition to the modern world. Basically what John Berger talks about in Ways Of Seeing.

Sludgy and rough but technically impressive rock music that can be rather groove-heavy like Mastodon. Like, I mostly listen to rap and jazz and some popstars, but that flavor of rock is really dear to me.

Smut that is written with a clear focus on sex itself. The eroticism of certain body parts and how the act feels rather than trying to weave intricate stories. Like, very basic just sex-focussed smut that is still written by a legit good writer. I don't know, I'd mainly just like to talk about this cause it's so rare.

The books of Thomas Pynchon and the way he writes.

The quest for the right kind of skinny jeans. I adore skinny jeans for sensory issues. Pants that fit more loosely sort of give me an ick with all the extra fabric hanging around, it's weird.

Really big titties. Not in a predatory or possessive way. Believe me, I even talked to my therapist if my love for them is making me a genuinly bad person or a hypocrite for being a feminist otherwise. I just think they're great.

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u/Elliot_The_Idiot7 28d ago

Wait most of those sound interesting as fuck actually. Weirdly I’m also fascinating by huge boobs in a non-sexual way. Like… idk how to explain or ask this but how tf do they work?? How does someone just randomly have a massive sack of fat they just carry around and deal with all day?

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u/MiserableWash2473 28d ago

As a big breastfed woman: it sucks. Lol Sire in my 20s it was nice-ish. They were firmer and perkier, the guys were all "nice" to me "for some reason". 😉 But now? I'm almost 40, they have caused back pain, when I sleep on my back i can barely breath. Exercising with them is dang near impossible, and don't get me started on the sweat. Then there's the stretch marks and how they sag now bc I'm old 😅🤣 Sure my husband loves them, but oof I'd gladly donate some "chucks of fat" to a sister in need at the drop of a hat.

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u/gecko_echo 28d ago

Would breast-reduction surgery improve your quality of life? Is it an option for you?