Overthinking vs strong interests

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Can there be a connection between strong interests and overthinking? In such a way that if I or you dont engage in some interest we start to overthink this and that so it becomes psychologically unhealthy for us?

One common aspect of Aspergers is an intensity of focus (often at the expense of peripheral attention). While not a special interest, it can amplify the intensity of attention given a special interest.

Things may become "unhealthy" if we neglect others parts of life or attempt to force our special interests on others.

More likely, acting on instinct is the usual NT way. Overthinking is the opposite.