02/05/2022
Hyperfixation is basically being obsessed or completely emerged in one subject or hobby, and even people. It's usually a coping mechanism in people with ADHD, ASD, BPD, and many other mental disorders, but a disorder doesn't need to be present to display the trait of hyperfixation. Hyperfixation can be a positive thing, helping many to cope, but it can also be a source of avoidance.
With BPD, I hyperfocus on people, specifically FPs (favorite person) to the point that I'm only ever thinking about them. I'm constantly texting them or making or buying them things, wanting to hang out 24/7 and experience everything together. It's not a healthy relationship and it can result in burn out very quickly. I'll definitely be making a post specifically on this subject!
More in general, one can hyperfixate on a craft, such as polymer clay earrings. They'll purchase all of the clay, tools, cut outs, earring posts, dremel, and even a pasta flattener to the point where they're broke. And the second everything is shipped and delivered, they're completely over the entire hobby and it's on to the next. In my experience, it's a very annoying (and expensive) problem to have.
I've had so many hobbies that I consider myself the jack of all trades, but I never stick with them to the point where I'm actually an expert on the subject matter. I've hyperfocused on acrylic and watercolors, polymer clay, soap making, candle making, golf, skiing, and even Pete Davidson (which he's currently still a hyperfixation - I write fan mail to him occasionally.)
What are some of your hyperfixations? Comment below and give some new ideas!
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