Is thinking about something all the time hyperfixation?

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I had a stressful event happen three years ago from now. But ever since it happened I hadn't been able to stop overthinking it. It'd be the first thing I'd think waking up, whether I woke up early or late and the last thing I'd think about before going to sleep sometimes. And I'd think about it all the time wherever I was trying to come up with all sorts of reasons and epiphanies. At a certain point, I was able to let go of it and move on. But sometimes I still do it especially as I have more free time now. The thing is that I don't usually do this with anything else, nor do I have an extreme ability to focus on tasks like most autistics do. I just focus this way on certain problems in my life or things people have said.

Is this hyperfixation/hyperfocus?

No. Its not the same thing as aspergers hyperfocus.

It sounds like you were somewhat traumatized by this thing that happened. And need to works something out about it.

Doubly so if trauma has happened to a AS. Person , In my opinion . Locked in a hyper focus. Loop .
My sympathies if indeed was a trauma inducing event .

I tend to not think it is hyperfixation but instead a product of trauma.

One of the signs of trauma is: Hyper-focus on mortality or death

So for example if someone close to you passes away; the trauma of the event might lead to this sign.

On the other hand it is common for some Aspies to replay an event over and over in their minds. They are seeking a social interaction that would produce a better outcome.

The following is a list of the signs of trauma
* Deer in the headlight frozen expression
* Paleness and racing heartbeat
* Terrified speechless
* Disruptive behavior
* Anger, irritability, mood swings, edginess
* Hyperactive
* Poor concentration
* Demonstrating poor impulse control
* Lethargic, lack of energy
* Depressed
* Shock, denial, or disbelief
* Confusion, feeling out of control
* Anxiety and fear
* Night terrors
* Guilt, shame and self-blame
* Withdrawing from others
* Feeling sad and hopeless
* Feeling disconnected or numb, spacey
* Hyper-focus on mortality or death
* Loss of appetite or overeating
* Obsessive-compulsive behavior
* Avoidance behavior