Info Dumping

Have you ever started talking about something you love and suddenly realised you’ve been going for twenty minutes straight? Or found yourself sharing every fascinating detail about your latest interest, only to see someone’s eyes glaze over? Welcome to info dumping — and honestly, it’s one of the most beautiful ways some brains share joy.

Info dumping happens when you’re so passionate about something that you need to share everything you know about it, often all at once. It’s not about showing off or trying to dominate a conversation — it’s your brain’s way of saying “this is amazing and I want you to experience it too!”

You might recognise info dumping if you:

• Launch into detailed explanations without meaning to
• Jump between connected facts and ideas in ways that make perfect sense to you
• Provide way more background context than most people need (or want)
• Light up when someone asks even the smallest question about your interest
• Struggle to pause once you get started on a favourite topic

Here’s what people often don’t understand: info dumping isn’t about talking at someone — it’s about sharing with someone. It’s a form of connection, trust, and enthusiasm. When you info dump, you’re essentially saying “this matters to me so much that I want you to understand it too.”

For many neurodivergent people, especially those who are autistic or have ADHD, info dumping is a natural and joyful part of communication. It’s how passion gets expressed, how special interests get shared, and how some of us show affection.

Yes, it can sometimes overwhelm others who communicate differently. And yes, it’s worth learning to read social cues and check in with people. But it’s also worth finding people who appreciate your enthusiasm, who ask follow-up questions, and who understand that your excitement isn’t something to be dimmed — it’s something to be celebrated.

Your passion deserves space. Your knowledge deserves to be shared. And the people who get excited alongside you? Those are your people.