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Share your hyperfixations with me :)

shortstuff
over 1 year ago

I thought it might be nice to share our hobbies and interests with each other- we may find something new to try out. Here is my list:

  • Learning foreign languages- I use Duolingo for this and am currently learning 3 different languages.
  • Infodiving on wikipedia. Also, have you heard of the Wiki game where you count how many clicks on embedded links in articles it takes to get from topic A to topic B?
  • Arts and crafts- this has always had a HUGE impact on my emotional and mental wellbeing ever since I was a kid. It doesn't matter what your technical ability is. Currently I am into drawing realistically but I have also enjoyed cross-stitching and animation in the past.
  • Video games- I have a huge backlog in my Steam and Switch library- admittedly I haven't even seen the launch screen on the majority of them but I am comforted by the fact that I will always have something new to play when the 'spark' strikes. My current favourites are Dead by Daylight, Fall Guys and Euro Truck Simulator 2 (and have been for months).
  • I have a special interest in all things science-y! It was one of my favourite subjects in school. I pick up New Scientist and Science Focus magazines to keep abreast of the latest information in the scientific community. I am aiming to achieve a Bachelors of Engineering in Aeronautics and Astronautics in the future and have plans to refresh my maths skills.
  • Social media- a bit of a double edged sword. I am aware there are some intolerant and/or ignorant people out there and that social media isn't everybody's cup of tea. Personally, I am not afraid to use the 'Block' button if I find someone's posts trigger me in a negative way. On a more positive note, I have found some very supportive mental health support Facebook groups and even an adult scouting group on the site where you can earn and buy fabric merit badges!
  • Building models with Lego- I have so many sets still to build and no room in the house to store them lmao.
  • Puzzles and brainteasers- these include those in the paper and physical format. I got a set of 5 rubix-style cubes for Christmas last year. I am still trying to solve the 2x2 without instructions (no spoilers please!).
  • Adult colouring- I have amassed quite the collection of adult colouring books: even an Iron Maiden album art colouring book duo.
  • Lastly, (I saved the best until last) is listening to music. I am a huge rock and metal fan but I'm trying to branch out and find other genres of music I may have missed out on. Any suggestions would be great- I enjoy up-beat tempos with lots of instrumental layers.
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  • over 1 year ago

    There are lots of Lego fans on the forum, it appears. Can anybody tell me why it appeals to many autists? Me, I would get flustered because I know I'd struggle to construct anything.

  • over 1 year ago in reply to Steven

    Simon, you don't know what you're missing out on. One of the first things I bought my son when he was old was Lego. Why? So that Mummy could play with it after he had gone to bed. Stuck out tongue winking eye

    I am inclined to think that you are possibly exaggerating and would be perfectly capable of constructing something. Granted, you might not be able to state what it is that you have constructed, just that you have constructed something.  Back in my Lego-playing days, I often had no idea what it was that I was constructing, although that may have more to do with the fact that there was never enough Lego or the right kind of Lego pieces for me to complete my construction. Wink

  • over 1 year ago in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    'One of the first things I bought my son when he was old was Lego. Why? So that Mummy could play with it after he had gone to bed.'

    Smiley

    'I am inclined to think that you are possibly exaggerating'

    I just haven't explained myself clearly, as usual. I should have written that it's my lack of practical ability (in everything from school woodwork/metalwork lessons to current-day home DIY stuff & so much more) that makes me nervous - when I mention, as I often do, that writing is my only ability, I literally mean it.

  • over 1 year ago in reply to Shardovan

    TVAM Showed the Sixties Batman episodes, around 1987-88. And Popeye; beforehand.

  • over 1 year ago in reply to Steven

    I remember that too! Around 1980 I think. There must have been a run of Saturday morning repeats, like how they'd show The Monkees or whatever

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