If those numbers get too high, back off and find balance. They may focus on foods they find particularly appealing or interesting to the exclusion of other foods. Bro I know Im so late to this but the YouTube thing Im undiagnosed but Im sure I have it I can relate so much I cant believe it, But Im still interested, Im just not as much because i dont too much money to throw at it, I wish I wasn't interested in mechs. I didnt plant a few plants. Monitor your time and your money. People assume that ADHD means that you can't pay attention to anything. About to spend 50 bucks on an adapter. Because, of course, Id garden again next year, right? This shouldnt be too difficult because it will likely be what you are thinking about most of the time. Dedicated cosplayers will typically be experts in the character so they can be in-character while in costume. Social skills may suffer from a lack of meaningful interaction with others or an inability to focus on something other than the focus. JaxenGrey 4 yr. ago. Since Ive broken the obsession cycle, my garden looks better and my dogs happier. This page contains affiliate links. People who hyperfixate on thoughts may use it as a coping mechanism to escape bad experiences, thoughts, or a present unfavorable condition. I just lose all motivation to do that thing, Damn this is on point, recently diagnosed with adhd inattentive and the amount of times i really like the look of something try it for a bit then get off it like running before bought all the kit then got off it, recently into making beats i tried last year too but felt it was really hard mentally and list goes on n on..! Reddit posts are actually a prime example of that because Ill be super into some thread and just really want to get my every thought out there. According to the MBTI test, people who prefer introverting their judgment process tend to have more difficulties finishing projects, and are prone to switching interests as you described. I realize that's in part Baader Meinhof, but also because I have so many of the symptoms. I've been like this my entire life. Mindfulness and being in the present with your thoughts can help you identify those behaviors before they gain momentum. My garden now stands choked with weeds and a few hardy stands of mint and cilantro. This is so true. I weeded. Yes, youre having a great time. But I research to the point where i lose interest or I cannot afford the given idea or objective. I tore up my yard and spent hours in the Southern summer sun. I didnt jog three times a week. Problems socializing. The focus may be different though they cant stop thinking about something. Get a free issue and free ADDitude eBook, plus save 42% off the cover price. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It's a big symptom of ADHD-PI (Primary Inattentive), called hyperfocus. Do some self-checks when you start something new. Im an overall better human being. We can pay attention. [Get This Free Download: 5 Powerful Brain Hacks for Focus & Productivity]. Press J to jump to the feed. The hyperfocused person will likely find their focus distracting. Associated mental health problems may also drive insomnia and restlessness. You may find that scheduling will help impose greater structure into your life that will help positively channel your thoughts and actions. Still, the person with ADHD may also experience hyperfixation. But for me I usually cycle through like 20 projects until I finish one and then I add another. An example is a person who becomes so engrossed in their activity that they may completely lose track of time or what is happening around them. Yes, youre excited. A person who is hyperfocused on something unproductive will waste hours and hours of their time. However, it is not always a direct symptom. A lack of awareness of the surrounding area or circumstances unrelated to the activity. My life. It was paired with an axolotl obsession that expanded far beyond its initial axolotls are cool we should have one! said partner who now regrets everything. bruh I'm super into aquascaping right now and I hope I don't get sick of it like I did for everything else :(. In some cases, they may only want to eat that specific food in a specific way because it feels wrong to do otherwise. Exaggerated Emotions: How and Why ADHD Triggers Intense Feelings. Hyperfixation is often thought to be a symptom of mental illness, but that isnt always the case. On the other hand, defining characteristics of ADHD are distractibility and a short attention span. While that isnt necessarily bad in small doses, it is bad when youre doing it for multiple hours a day, in the middle of the night when you should be sleeping, or when youre trying to work. They may regularly cycle those thoughts over and over, picking them apart, examining, re-examining, and thinking about them from different angles. Be honest with yourself: Are you prone to obsession? It is often negative because the hyperfocused person may neglect important responsibilities or self-care. The person may have difficulty finding any interest or satisfaction in other things. I know this is an old comment but I can relate to this perfectly. Food is a common hyperfixation for people with ADHD. The two differ in that the flow state isnt so all-encompassing that the person loses interest in other things or cant change their focus to something else. The first step is to figure out what you are hyperfixating on. Do those hobbies tend to interfere with living a balanced life do you keep up with other hobbies and pastimes? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. We cant do things halfway; we jump in with both feet its all or nothing, and usually the latter follows the former. For example, depression will not typically cause hyperfocus, but a hyperfocused person may be depressed. Its better to be hyperfocused on schoolwork than on a video game. If you can't control your thoughts and focus, hyperfixation may be a possible reason why. The wreaths have unraveled. The ADHD tendency to hobby-bounce sometimes combines with hyperfocus to morph innocent pastimes into obsessions. Why ADHD Brains Become Paralyzed in Quarantine, Perimenopause Problems: How Changing Hormones Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms, ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse. Though hyperfocus may be on something productive like housework or work, one may fixate on some common negative focuses. 2. My dog remains very, very well-trained, but he needs a refresher. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing. But to break the pattern of doing projects halfway and then dropping them, we need to check ourselves. Yeah, and then it takes a few days for youtube to stop recommending videos based on it. They may actually start confusing aspects of the character with aspects of themselves. I think it's why I'm not as successful career-wise as I'd like to be but I can't stop myself. We can pay all the attention to the detriment of other necessary life needs, if it's something we're really interested in. But I definitely go all out for a few days, then take a break and move onto the next project. I dont want what Im doing now to be just a phase but Ive thought that for every other thing I did:(, I dont want to self diagnose but I literally do this all the time, I obsess with something for weeks or months and then quickly forget about it and get bored and Im so confused why. However, you may also consider thoughts you dont want. One minute youre so into it that it almost takes over your life. Im healthier. Over the years, Ive learned a few ways to keep my hobbies from going too far and to help me keep my life in balance. It's a big symptom of ADHD-PI (Primary Inattentive), called hyperfocus. This is like the best description of ADHD-PI I've seen so far! I cant recall how to double crochet. 3. The next, its like it never existed. My aquascaping phase was 3 years ago. Cue we need a bigger tank to house moar axolotls! Cue we need a chiller because the Australian summer is going to kill these creatures! It goes for interests too. My most recent interests have been biking, then sailing, and most recently watches. Cue various plastic tubs on every surface of apartment with tiny tadpole axolotls that require water to be changed every day. Video games may also be another source of hyperfocus. The cheapest I can find is $400 so well go with that! Cue building website about axolotl care with Amazon affiliate links in order to obtain funds to sustain axolotl sanctuary. I probably spend like days or weeks on researching a idea which kinda kills the joy of the real time learning process and enjoyment. Dependency on the focus. People addicted to or hyperfocused on these games could fall into them for days, neglecting themselves, their responsibilities, and even their children to the point that the children were removed from the home by protective services. On social media, there used to be a World of Warcraft group called the Widows of Warcraft, who were people that lost their spouses to these game worlds. Certain kinds of video games lend themselves to extremely deep rabbit holes that can be all-consuming. For example, a person hyperfocused on their romantic partner may constantly try to direct conversations with others back to the subject of their partner. Its like flipping a light switch on and off. Be honest with yourself: Are you prone to obsession? Typically, they want to get the person out of their head so they can focus on more productive things, but they cant. Yes. My life. - The person often focuses on things they find pleasurable. You can do it, too. I had to make a promise to myself that I wont spend over x amount on certain interests/activities unless Ive thought about it for more than six months to a year or else I would spend large amounts of money for things that will inevitably collect dust at my house. And then I see something pretty neat, and the cycle starts again. Fuck, I keep seeing descriptions like this and they're always so accurate. Relationships and friendships may suffer because the hyperfocused individual is pouring all their attention and energy into their focus to the exclusion of all else. Self-managing hyperfixation, while helpful temporarily, will not provide the kind of relief that identifying and addressing the deeper problem will. 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