Do ADHDers become easily infatuated?
Hyperfixation occurs for ADHDers when we become almost unbreakably interested and captivated by shows, hobbies, and even people.
It's not uncommon for ADHDers to develop a hyperfixation for certain relationships. Especially budding romances, new friendships, or the people we are closest to.
But how thin is the line between love and obsession?
We may hyperfixate on new people because of...
Our love for novelty
A need for stimulation
The thrill of the chase
When we hyperfixate on a person, they often become our top priority. We become fascinated with learning more about our person and spending as much time as possible with them.
As enjoyable and rewarding as this can be, we can easily lose sight of our other priorities and neglect important things in our lives. We can lose connections with other people and miss out on opportunities all in the pursuit of love (or a BFF).
Sometimes the other person may feel smothered and pull away leaving the ADHDer heartbroken and confused.
We may even begin feeling overwhelmed ourselves or the novelty of a new relationship wears off and we do a 180 turn to run for the quickest exit!
If you're ready to better manage your hyperfixations with relationships, consider the following...
PEOPLE WHO RETURN YOUR ENERGY It hurts when people pull away after we put our time and focus into them. Try to focus your efforts on people who are able and willing to return your energy. Try connecting with other neurodivergent individuals.
EVALUATE It's easy to get carried away with our emotions in a whirlwind romantic or platonic relationship!
Try to:
Enjoy the ride and manage your expectations
Remember the other important aspects of your life, including YOU
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Lots of Love,
Coach Brooke
