If I want to memorize everything about certain topics, is this an...

[June]

...interest or an obsession? Right now, I enjoy reading books and watching documentaries about ancient history, and I like to memorize all the details.

 

[Ashley]

Sounds like you need a new hobby or to at least find one particular thing you'd like to be an expert. After all, nobody likes a know-it-all ...

After all, wouldn't you find it a bit weird if somebody knew every little detail about everything you talked to them about?

I'd take it easy on the memorizing.

 

[Crystaale]

i think its just an interest.
i like to do that as well.. but thats rarely hahaha.
it amazes me that you have the motivation to want to learn all the time

but id say, look at it as a good thing, i would..

 

[StimpsonJeCat]

It's only an obsession when it gets in the way of other areas of your life such as your work/school, relationships with family and friends, etc.

 

[nina]

Dear June, Ask yourself this question first: Is this activity affecting my other daily activities or bad for myself? Ask: Am I keeping all to myself and do not want to interact with other people?

If your answers are no, it sounds like a very mentally healthy interest. If yes, you know what to do. Keep it at a minimum if you are able only if you answer yes.