It's really interesting to hear an in depth analysis of this from someone else. Thanks for sharing this, I can relate to so much of your story. I love the high of hyperfixation, but it's to the detriment of my family relationships and responsibilities - and being pulled out when responsibility does call is physically painful. My self care is often the first thing to fail - the time I usually spend practicing yoga (which is so important for my emotional, mental and physical health) gets immediately swallowed up - I'm trying to focus on not letting that happen. I succeeded last time, but like you say, it requires vigilance. Then when the crash comes and the hyperfixation ends, I feel it's like a really nasty hangover.
Alys, thank you so much for sharing this. That tug-of-war between the high of hyperfixation and the weight of responsibility is so real, and i totally agree, it can feel physically painful to pull away from it. I really resonate with what you said about self-care being the first thing to go—it’s like the very practices that could steady us get devoured by the intensity. I’m so glad to hear you were able to hold onto your yoga last time. That kind of self-honoring feels like such a quiet victory in this cycle. And I feel that so much—the “really nasty hangover”. That’s such a good description. Here’s to both of us staying gentle with ourselves in the crash, and finding new ways to care for our nervous systems in the in-between. ❤️
This is so fascinating! I never knew there was a name for this. I can relate with some of my own past interests that seemed to die as quickly as they came online.
Yes! I didn’t know either! Not until I started digging into adhd and autism this last two years or so. I wish we were educated more as kids. I feel we would have been so much more equipped to face the world. I hope someday research will tell us more—at least how we can navigate through these diagnosis (or different ways of being) alongside trauma. Right now they feel muddled. I just hope to learn more about ourselves and for our kids. ❤️❤️❤️
What I find interesting is that I don't necessarily come down from the high... I don't have the crash after... the thing just runs its course and then I feel left with all this regret for all the this and that I bought for the hobby that I may never use again 🥲
All. The. Time.
I’m so glad I’m not alone!
Or maybe not—pros and cons I suppose 🤷🏼♀️
I’ve learned that I am just along for the ride. Lately it’s been quantum physics for me. 🤷♀️📚
Thanks for sharing your experience. It gave me a lot to think about.
Heather, thank you for reading. ❤️
It's really interesting to hear an in depth analysis of this from someone else. Thanks for sharing this, I can relate to so much of your story. I love the high of hyperfixation, but it's to the detriment of my family relationships and responsibilities - and being pulled out when responsibility does call is physically painful. My self care is often the first thing to fail - the time I usually spend practicing yoga (which is so important for my emotional, mental and physical health) gets immediately swallowed up - I'm trying to focus on not letting that happen. I succeeded last time, but like you say, it requires vigilance. Then when the crash comes and the hyperfixation ends, I feel it's like a really nasty hangover.
Alys, thank you so much for sharing this. That tug-of-war between the high of hyperfixation and the weight of responsibility is so real, and i totally agree, it can feel physically painful to pull away from it. I really resonate with what you said about self-care being the first thing to go—it’s like the very practices that could steady us get devoured by the intensity. I’m so glad to hear you were able to hold onto your yoga last time. That kind of self-honoring feels like such a quiet victory in this cycle. And I feel that so much—the “really nasty hangover”. That’s such a good description. Here’s to both of us staying gentle with ourselves in the crash, and finding new ways to care for our nervous systems in the in-between. ❤️
This is so fascinating! I never knew there was a name for this. I can relate with some of my own past interests that seemed to die as quickly as they came online.
Yes! I didn’t know either! Not until I started digging into adhd and autism this last two years or so. I wish we were educated more as kids. I feel we would have been so much more equipped to face the world. I hope someday research will tell us more—at least how we can navigate through these diagnosis (or different ways of being) alongside trauma. Right now they feel muddled. I just hope to learn more about ourselves and for our kids. ❤️❤️❤️
What I find interesting is that I don't necessarily come down from the high... I don't have the crash after... the thing just runs its course and then I feel left with all this regret for all the this and that I bought for the hobby that I may never use again 🥲