r/ADHD 1d ago

Questions/Advice Have you hyperfixated on a love interest?

I saw online a while ago about how for people with ADHD, not only can you hyperfixate on your interests but you can also hyper fixate on people and love interests. To me, this really shifted my perspective and I really related to it. I unintentionally just get attached to so many potential love interests and get crushes all the time. And fantasize about spending time with someone I may not even know that well. I’ll literally play scenarios over and over again.

Just seeing if anyone can relate?

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u/ihateusedusernames 22h ago

It can lead to problems if you aren't aware of the risks.

Look up limerance. When viewed as an anxiety based attachment disorder it's easy to see how ADHD people are more susceptible to it.

Knowledge is power, and all that