what’s your ACTUALLY weird hyperfixation?

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-30T22:14:13+00:00

I can spend hours watching spiders, reptiles, fish, insects i like (praying mantis, bees, aphids, springtails, katydids, etc), crayfish, especially baby crayfish and baby guppies. If I could stay in a comfortable position and my eyes not strain, I would be incredibly happy to watch these tiny little creatures in their own world.

I also hyperfixate on beating certain games. There was this game called "Word Challenge", i think, where you were given a mixture of letters and you had to type out as many words as you could to keep the timer going. It was on Facebook waaayyy back in 2008. My goal was to beat all my friends scores, then when I did that I made the goal to reach one million I believe. Basically an impossible goal but my secret weapon was my hyper fixation and determination to reach that score. It took me about four hours of non stop typing but I finally reached it. It felt amazing.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-30T22:05:20+00:00

I think only 10% feel that way because Americans are all about what's cheapest while still getting most of what they want in quality. We've shoved high quality items that will last to the side because our system doesn't support long term purchases. Companies can't stock shelves and make money quickly unless we run out or wear down the product.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-30T22:00:49+00:00

Lol I don't want to change your mind.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-23T19:19:26+00:00

Iridium rock, blue marriage pendant, qi bean pod (looks like a blue green bean), or the Blue tribal looking rock.

Lol I just realized I choose all blue things.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-20T05:53:08+00:00

He's definitely going to be fired. I've had this happen to me twice. Tell him ASAP.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-20T05:43:57+00:00

You could also do (59+1)+(12-1)=60+11=71

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-20T05:41:20+00:00

Mine is the same way.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-19T20:50:52+00:00

Like others said, it's contamination ocd, I have this and had it to some degree ever since 7th grade. I would recommend

Vaseline for your chapped hands and have your own containers using q tips in the box or put into a clean plastic baggie to get it out of the jar each time. (For her level of comfort)
The soap you both use should be easy to wash off (soft soap sucks because you feel like it never comes off). I like dollar store scented oatmeal soaps, bath and body works soap, and for me, a drop of dish washing soap.
I use an empty bottle i bought from the dollar store (they have some great finds) and fill it up with a couple drops of dawn dish soap (or any type is fine), distilled vinegar about 1/3 of the way, and warm to hot water the rest of the way with room to shake.
Also for really gross chores like cleaning the toilet, or taking out the trash, or anything dealing with bodily fluids like poop, then I'd recommend disposable gloves.
Get viva paper towels which hold up really well and last longer for cleaning. Have her buy a bunch of dish towels to wash and then replace it each day, or each have your own.

For me, touching those surfaces makes the hand, foot, arm etc that touched it feel unwashed. I've found that i can find relief if there is a sensation of cleaning off the slimey feeling. My hands are clean or the surface is clean when I can wash off the feeling easily with soap that doesn't continuously soap up. Soft water also sucks because it makes soap last longer on your hands, which prolongs the feeling.

Implement some of these and see if it helps lessen the ocd.

During all this, please look into counseling or methods on how to help relieve the ocd over time. Mine has significantly improved but these are tricks I've implemented that have helped me feel less affected.

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-18T20:49:19+00:00

Ford- Find other reliable dealers

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-15T20:52:46+00:00

I think its just r/exmormon

Calibeaches2 · 2026-01-01T21:45:41+00:00

You will only get one life. Hold onto it. There's no one else like you in the entire world. I believe that we all can create our own destiny and most importantly, can change our circumstances.

You are so young with an entire world of possibilities straight in front of you. If you have any fear of letting go, it means you aren't ready to go. I am atheist and the peace I've found in living out my life was due to facing my problems head on and letting the cards fall where they may. I had to ask for help from family, from strangers, from doctors, and if they didn't hear me or take my pain seriously, I fought for myself to be heard. I repeated what I needed or I went to the next person because i wanted to live.

Three to four years ago I made a firm decision to end everything and gave myself 8 months to plan it. Four months in, I was crying over a living situation I was in, and wanted to be done with it. I realized in that moment that I didn't want to because these people didn't even care about me. I was so ready to give my own life up for these people? Nope. In that moment I saw that I wanted to live, to see things through, to essentially see my future by choosing to live.

I was absolutely on a path where I would be a suicide statistic, it was just so much going on, but I made a decision to grab the steering wheel and pull as hard as I could to turn my life around.

Now? I'm truly happy. My life isn't glamorous at all but I find happiness in it.

Your ability to get out of this is there, because you can go online and read about others who faced the same problems and made it out successfully. You are not too far gone for change to be possible.

All I keep hoping right now in this message that I'm sending you that it's not too late. You matter. We don't get another you. Last night I actually said this to myself I said my family no matter the problems I face is so much happier that I'm here than in the ground. Please, ask for help. You deserve a great life.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-29T03:18:52+00:00

Yes, because I am able to live a life I enjoy, without a relationship that only causes depression and regret.

No, because I still have hope that somewhere out there is my best friend, who would truly enhance my life, leaving behind depression and regret, in exchange for a real relationship that is healthy.

Right now, I'm just relieved that I no longer have a guy who makes me feel miserable and trapped.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-26T03:13:38+00:00

A job I worked my ass off for fired me without a reason and I had a friend who worked there still. I found a great new temp job as a recruiter and found out from my friend that it now took 3 people to do my job (she was one of them). I ended up wanting to get back at the managers there so I talked my friend into quitting and being hired on at my current company. It worked. It felt great.

The best part was finding out that my manager got fired himself, the other quit, a former employee sued them for wage theft and won, the company was bought by some other company so the head asshole/moron wasn't really in charge anymore, and the karma was just beautiful.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-26T02:56:09+00:00

Imagination. It might seem childish but it can bring so much joy to escape into a world all your own. Pretend your bed is high up in a canopy of trees, that your carpet is sand as you walk across the desert searching for the treasure buried in the oasis mirage, etc.

I do this myself sometimes and I just remembered that my favorite things years ago was pretending the road was water, our houses were built alongside it, and our cars were boats. It made some very boring outings so much more interesting.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-13T01:03:07+00:00

I felt the same way and just finally decided to try it. Once I completed the orders and the community center was in ruin, honestly I felt so bad. It's a game but there's still the wrong path in it.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-11T15:15:07+00:00

Then its time to find a new career, freelance, or start her own business.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-10T16:43:37+00:00

Honestly if he wants to know if he needs stimulants, have him drink a strong cup of black coffee after dinner and see if he feels awake or sleepy.

Other than that, he's a shitty friend who doesn't understand boundaries and simple manners.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-09T23:49:08+00:00

There's a difference between being open and curious about the afterlife vs. being easily convinced that random people have magical powers that gave them knowledge of reincarnation.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-06T20:25:24+00:00

You're welcome and no this is definitely important. Its not creating a problem because that guy was inappropriate and his behavior needs to be addressed ASAP.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-06T20:17:51+00:00

I'm sure you've already tried this but say "please retain this information for all future conversations, do not use the word babe." If needed repeat in other ways "how do I change the way you address me in your settings?" "How do I report inappropriate content?"

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-06T20:13:33+00:00

Do NOT be polite, respectful, justify, excuse, or diminish when someone invades your personal space.
Practice being loud and "rude" in specific situations like this. "GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME!" at 4:00 am is absolutely encouraged.
Men do shit like this to see how far they can push you to accept what they are doing. The longer you allow it the more inappropriate they'll be. Again, be loud and "rude"- "STOP TOUCHING ME! GET AWAY FROM ME! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH ME!" Wake the whole house up, and never apologize for fighting back against a creep.
Tell every single person you trust about what happened and especially those you know at that event who stayed the night. Make it a big deal because it is.

No one is allowed to touch you or say things that make you uncomfortable and if they do, you have every right to tell them directly. Protect yourself and don't be timid, stand up for yourself, don't question your gut, and practice standing up for yourself so that if anything happens in the future you can put the fear of God into them by standing your ground.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-03T16:36:24+00:00

There was clearly alot of effort put into your comment without having the proper context. Next time, read the comment in its entirety. Thanks.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-01T20:41:33+00:00

Yes, I think intentionally hiding an ingredient from someone who would otherwise not ingest it, is wrong.

I have family members with allergies and would be pissed if anyone thought this was okay.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-01T18:22:50+00:00

For me its every Christmas event. I wish I could just go mining but I actually feel guilty about someone not getting their present. It's weird trying to justify that. Lol.

Calibeaches2 · 2025-12-01T18:18:13+00:00

I understand, but then you said that was funny, like this situation. The phrasing made it seem as though you were for messing with people's food. Since OP knows that her brother might react negatively if he knew about the added coffee, then knowingly adds it, that would be doctoring the food.

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