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Steve
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Anyone who’s dealt with ADHD long enough: has it ever gotten easier? I feel like since becoming aware of the symptoms the struggle has only worsened, despite always considering myself decently self-aware. I don’t know if it’s just the compounding responsibilities of work, marriage, parenthood, and adulthood. Or if it’s some weird permanent brain fog from covid. Or a tangible side effect of being plugged into crypto almost 24/7 for three years. Or just a dwindling sense of agency and direction and control of emotions. But it’s been six years now that I’ve seen three therapists, one psychiatrist with a brief round of antidepressants, and tried numerous tools and tricks yet it all feels like it’s falling apart. Where did I go wrong?
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pugson
@pugson
it's a pretty recent revelation for me. i've been struggling for many years before getting diagnosed. does it get easier? sometimes it does but it's extremely hard to keep it at that level for long unless you can stick to a strict routine. even adhd meds are not a solution but a hotfix for half a day. i get bursts of hyperfocus and energy and then need days or weeks to recover. things that are happening out my control can derail everything. maybe what you're experiencing is untreated burnout that's slowly chipping away at your own understanding of who you are. being plugged into farcaster 24/7 and seeing all the cool shit everyone is building does not help. ask me how i know... try unplugging from social networks and group chats for a while and see if that helps? less consuming and more creating.
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Steve
@sdv.eth
I think the slow burnout is a good point I totally glossed over. I’ve been notably burnt out twice before, but I don’t think I ever fully recovered from the second one and have just been on autopilot since. I’ve unplugged virtually everywhere but I think it’s time I reevaluate how much time I dedicate here as a consumer and focus a bit more on myself. Welcome back btw, hope your hiatus was helpful.
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jtgi
@jtgi
i've been cutting back a lot on farcaster and trying more irl and books. the problem is 1 cast = many notifications, i'll check those all day. half of those notifications i'll reply to and half of the replies will receive new replies. so its a non stop dopamine feedback loop that leaves me drained and seeking more. i started uninstalling warpcast etc on weekends, i uninstalled all my other apps too, my home screen is just kindle and audible.
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jtgi
@jtgi
for farcaster im favoring replies more since it creates less follow on notifications and i can still socialize. creating a single new cast could hijack my attention for hours.
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