Hyperfixations

In which Anneliese talks about a symptom of ADHD, Hyperfixation. Hyperfixations are really interesting! They're a type of hyperfocus on a certain topic that can last weeks, months, or even years. But why do people with ADHD hyperfixate on things? And what are the drawbacks?

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[applesaregoodeatings]

Holy crap "an inability to regulate attention" is such a damn good description

[scrubdaddy]

the term hyperfixation hadnt rlly been discovered or “invented” per say when i experienced my first one around 6th grade. i have this very vivid memory of being in gym class and trying to think about what i was doing with my friends after school but all i could think about was the inside jokes of a youtuber i was hyperfocusing on and i almost started crying bc i felt broken and like i was going insane. im glad ive transitioned into being slightly more open and accepting of them but im glad you touched on how damaging they can sometimes be. as a fellow adhd diagnosed human bean i really enjoyed this video :3

[stickmen]

This is a really insightful take on this and has really helped me at least see that I'm not alone in this