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Steve
@sdv.eth
Anyone whoβs 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 donβt know if itβs just the compounding responsibilities of work, marriage, parenthood, and adulthood. Or if itβs 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 itβs been six years now that Iβve seen three therapists, one psychiatrist with a brief round of antidepressants, and tried numerous tools and tricks yet it all feels like itβs 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. Iβve been notably burnt out twice before, but I donβt think I ever fully recovered from the second one and have just been on autopilot since. Iβve unplugged virtually everywhere but I think itβs 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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pugson
@pugson
time for a burnoutcaster support group lol. not sure what it would take (or how long) to fully recover. is it even possible to fully recover?
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Callum Wanderloots β¨
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It is definitely possible to fully recover! I burnt out as an IP lawyer/patent agent, quit my job to focus on recovery. Of course, money is now more of a stressor, but there are strategies you can implement to recover slowly over time π I have a YT video and blog about it, hope it helps and happy to answer any questions! Www.wanderloots.com/burnout https://youtu.be/D2kveBdiXjo
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