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okay we gotta have a serious talk about the term "hyperfixation" and how it really works (and how half of you shouldn't say the shit you do). first things first: it should not be used regarding neurotypical people. i know you think everything revolves around you but, SURPRISE!
this term is NOT for you :D if you are a neurotypical talking about hyperfixation you're already weird, but a neurotypical talking about another neurotypical's... "hyperfixation"? Herlo? nope.
2: LEARN HOW TO USE THE TERM! hyperfixation is NOT "liking something a lot", it is
2: LEARN HOW TO USE THE TERM! hyperfixation is NOT "liking something a lot", it is
only for neurodivergent people and it is some kind of obsession that can and most of the time does mess with our personal lives. hyperfixating on a show isn't "binging it the entire week" or "rewatching twice", it is being so caught up by that thing that you can't eat or sleep or
think about anything but that, and when you're not watching it, you're talking about it, and you can't control it. an example of hyperfixation: as a child i hyperfixated on a disney tv show. i would pee inside buckets in the middle of the living room because my mom was so worried
i'd get sick from holding my pee because i didn't want to get away from the tv (even during commercial breaks).
3: stop throwing the term around. it is not yours to use. STOP. also, NEVER say something like "can you stop hyperfixating on...", "stop with your ... hyperfixation"
3: stop throwing the term around. it is not yours to use. STOP. also, NEVER say something like "can you stop hyperfixating on...", "stop with your ... hyperfixation"
or "just stop hyperfixating on...!". SHUT UP. >even< if you're neurodivergent, you shouldn't say this shit. it's so so harmful and insensitive. it's not like we control it, and most of the times we're as bothered as you are (even more tbh)
4: WE DO NOT ONLY OR STRICTLY
4: WE DO NOT ONLY OR STRICTLY
HYPERFIXATE ON FICTIONAL SHIT!!! we can and DO hyperfixate on real people, and you should stop being harsh on us/making fun of us for that. you have no idea how harmful that is.
i see lots of people are reading this and i just want to say two things: thank you for caring, it's super important for me as a neurodivergent person, and also, if you have any doubts, you can dm me or reply with them, i'll be happy to answer what i can :D
wow this got a lot more attention than i thought it would but that's not what i wanna say: hey guys, so, im really sorry if i take some time to answer your questions or anything you say, it's just that it's a lot and i'm trying my best to answer everything both here and on dms!!
ALSO, i noticed lots of us neurodivergent folks have TERRIBLE experiences when it comes to people making fun or us for our interests and hyperfixations so let's all please agree that 1: we ROCK!! 2: next time someone tries to mock us we will end them and 3: WE ROCK AGAIN!! <3
