Thread by @rchimedesu, Been seeing a lot of threads about Hyperfixations that have left a [...]

Been seeing a lot of threads about Hyperfixations that have left a sour taste in my mouth that fail to address some things or only emphasize its negative aspects which is kind of harmful.

So, this will be a thread about Hyperfixations in a less negative light

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏬" title="Nach unten zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck" aria-label="Emoji: Nach unten zeigendes doppeltes Dreieck">

a disclaimer before i begin: this is in no way a thread to invalidate the experiences stated in the other threads. however, over the course of this month, i have seen at LEAST four threads that do nothing but talk negatively about this and it has caused many people to feel

guilty about having hyperfixations, or they are somehow experiencing it "incorrectly" or their hyperfixation isn& #39;t a real hyperfixation. That does not help, it does more harm than good. These threads, to me, have been leaving a lot in the dark for the sake of seeming to

emphasize it& #39;s not something for neurotypicals to use, which isn& #39;t wrong, but i also feel that the threads going about it as they have could have approached it much more amicably, hence my thread. Anyway, disclaimer over. I& #39;ll begin now.

Yes, hyperfixations are not just something & #39;you like a lot& #39;, this is true. Hyperfixations become a part of your identity, in a way, and it would be more apt to parse the words & #39;hyper& #39; and & #39;fixation& #39; as extreme obsession respectively. Hyperfixations can and will influence & impact

most of what you do - HOWEVER, it is not and NEVER is completely and solely in a negative or bad way in every instance.

There have been countless times where I have used thinking of my hyperfixations as a way to calm myself down in stressful situations, or keep myself from

having panic attacks or breakdowns. Hyperfixations give some neurodivergent people a sense of identity and & #39;ground us& #39; so to speak. If we are feeling bad or sad, we know without a doubt that if we go to our hyperfixation, we can soften the damage. It& #39;s a good thing and how we

navigate through our lives because we don& #39;t & #39;work& #39; like neurotypical people.

Hyperfixations can and do have their downsides though. If my icon or layout somewhere isn& #39;t one of my hyperfixations, it will genuinely affect me emotionally or even make me depressed. I have dropped

200 dollars on a game for my hyperfixation (and then didnt get him because gatcha). No one who has hyperfixations is "immune" to the negative possibilities that come with it. But like our mental illnesses, it& #39;s still a constant battle of keeping ourselves in check.

At the

end of the day, hyperfixations should NOT be all bad. they should NOT be immediately and only associated with suffering and extremities. That isn& #39;t safe or healthy and should be addressed seriously, without a doubt if that is the case for the person in question and their

hyperfixation.

But hyperfixations are NOT inherently bad. neurodivergents and their relationship with hyperfixations do not fit into a single category. for some, they hurt. for some, they help. for some, it& #39;s at a balance of keeping yourself in check and acknowledging your

limits no matter how much it feels like youre compelled on every level to act on that obsession.

but it CAN be good.
and if i have to choose between the aggressive, negative threads going around only speaking of how hyperfixations "harm us" over people deciding to use it

& #39;casually& #39; over something they like a lot, the latter makes me feel less guilty about something we shouldn& #39;t have to feel guilty or beat ourselves up over. please choose your words more carefully. i understand that neurodivergents dont want neurotypicals using terms made for

us, but this is not the way to go about it.

if your hyperfixation hinders you and youre struggling, you are valid.

if your hyperfixation makes you happy and helps you get through the day and gain the courage to do things you otherwise can& #39;t do, you are also valid.

My hyperfixations never fail to cheer me up when the world feels more crueler and difficult than ever, and I want more people to know that countless others do the same and we are not experiencing or using hyperfixations wrong. we all have our own relationship with it and that

should be expressed.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💖" title="Funkelndes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Funkelndes Herz">

optional but not required: to spread some positivity, feel free to reply or qrt with your hyperfixations and how long you& #39;ve loved them! or what you love most about them or how they& #39;ve helped you!

my current hyperfixation of 5 years now is ranpo from bsd and my otp from the series. just seeing him or art of him or talk about him makes me really happy!!!! or tear up or flap my hands in excitement!! because he means so much to me!!

even if there are things i don& #39;t

want to do or people i don& #39;t want to talk to, i try to remind myself of him. just a little i hope i can try to be like him and be confident. and it& #39;s hard but i do my best hoping he& #39;d approve of that. I& #39;m 24 and this seems stupid and dumb (then again who doesn& #39;t always have this

lingering fear we& #39;re annoying about how much we go on about our hyperfixations) but he helps me a lot.

Latest Threads Unrolled: