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A hyper-fixation is an intense, concentrated focus on a specific topic.   Over time, I have developed a few hyper-fixations and special interests myself.     Hyper-fixation is a state in which the brain's reward and attention systems greatly reinforce the same stimuli. Increased dopamine activity in reward pathways makes the activity feel more motivating and significant, while the prefrontal cortex limits attention and discourages switching between tasks. Used for planning, d

As the sun sets, another day begins.

The sound of rejection is never loud. The sound that fills the void between your breath and your heartbeat is a constant, quiet shutting...

I will never forget the first day of my sophomore year. I had expected it to be a simple continuation of freshman year—another chapter in...