For me, it's more like it just gets wrecked by a new hyperfixation until they both plateau just in time for a new one to come charging in. I've got at least seven topics that I can basically turn into a human Wikipedia page on.

[–] WaterSword@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 month ago

My hyperfixations are like a hydra

[–] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Congratulations! Your Hyperfixation evolved into Financially Draining Obsession!

[–] Pencilnoob@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

"the poor dopamine seeker, I fear his long-standing obsessions have affected him"

[–] tophneal@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

weeps in gunpla

[–] Vitaly@feddit.uk 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Why can't I have the same hobby for more than a month like normal people do 😭😭😭

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago

Days* for me 😭🔫

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

I found the architecture and planning forums for my home city. Stayed up way too late reading everything, and then did my birth city. Lost interest completely in the morning.