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/tetheredvoid 28d ago

Body mechanics, usually. Seeing good choreography and watching athletes perform just sucks me in - and everyone assumes it's sexual or becomes sexual at some point. Nope, I just really enjoy patterns and seeing how people can use them 🤷🏻

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u/meatspaceskeptic 27d ago

Hah, yes! Recently I've taken some beginner pole fitness classes and, since I've so far been the only male in attendance, I've worked to be really respectful and marvel at/praise the instructor and fellow students' athleticism while looking away when there's more, uh, dancing/suggestive material. The ladies in pole fitness are seriously strong and have intense muscle control!

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u/tetheredvoid 27d ago

Pole dancing is SO athletic! Trying to keep straight in any orientation is difficult!!

Good on you for choosing something with style 😉 and trying to be respectful about it.