In general?
I would say autistic fixations are intense interests, sometimes inappropriate things in the eyes of non autistic people, sometimes maybe just obscure.
Cool username btw.
this post was submitted on 17 Mar 2024
21 points (88.9% liked)
Autism
6855 readers
73 users here now
A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.
We have created our own instance! Visit Autism Place the following community for more info.
Community:
Values
- Acceptance
- Openness
- Understanding
- Equality
- Reciprocity
- Mutuality
- Love
Rules
- No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments e.g: racism, sexism, religious hatred, homophobia, gatekeeping, trolling.
- Posts must be related to autism, off-topic discussions happen in the matrix chat.
- Your posts must include a text body. It doesn't have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive.
- Do not request donations.
- Be respectful in discussions.
- Do not post misinformation.
- Mark NSFW content accordingly.
- Do not promote Autism Speaks.
- General Lemmy World rules.
Encouraged
- Open acceptance of all autism levels as a respectable neurotype.
- Funny memes.
- Respectful venting.
- Describe posts of pictures/memes using text in the body for our visually impaired users.
- Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
- Questions regarding autism.
- Questions on confusing situations.
- Seeking and sharing support.
- Engagement in our community's values.
- Expressing a difference of opinion without directly insulting another user.
- Please report questionable posts and let the mods deal with it. Chat Room
- We have a chat room! Want to engage in dialogue? Come join us at the community's Matrix Chat.
.
Helpful Resources
- Are you seeking education, support groups, and more? Take a look at our list of helpful resources.
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
Thanks.
I’m currently trying to forget about an anime.
Do you need to?
Hm… often a fixation like that tells you you need love in your life or friendship. Is that possible?
Not sure why downvoted. I'd say if a fixation comes with voluntary self-isolation it shows that something is amiss, although it might not be the lack of love.
I found that I very much hide inside of my obscure interests when subconsciously talking about important stuff with my loved ones.
Oh wow. Yes, I didnt think that either. Some people probably felt called out or misunderstood what I meant.
Obviously, it can be a range of things. I tried to factor in what things are displayed in animes a lot. Often its success, reliable plot, emotion, sexuality, etc.
Maybe.
For me it's a topic I get obsessed about for a few days or weeks then switch to something else.
Usually I spend my time just reading the wiki of my current interest, and I think it helps with stress?
Post locked due to Rule 3: Your posts must include a text body. It doesn’t have to be long, it just needs to be descriptive.
OP, let me know if you want to add a body and I will unlock it. Message me via Matrix at @backonmybs:matrix.org
Currently Brandon Sanderson audiobooks, but usually videogames
It’s like a special interest that you memorize loads of data about. For me it’s fish and aquariums… I fucking love aquariums
A fixation is something I am eager to interact with it a majority of the time, often to the exclusion of other stuff I need or want.