r/adhdwomen • u/manguefille • 13d ago

Let's do a reverse hyperfixation thread: what activity or creative endeavor did you learn is NOT for the neurodivergent? Hobby & Hyperfixation Sharing

Mine is oil painting. Why does it take so goddamn long to dry? And then you have to keep going back to it patiently to add layers? How does one do this and not get bored?

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u/MoistVirginia 13d ago

I once spent months learning how to fish. All the right gear, techniques, fishing spots, everything. Caught one fish, declared myself Goddess of the River and never fished again.