RezOkay, so this is just curiosity, but does anyone else out there have what I will call "Minecraft Syndrome"? That is to say, the problem of things being TOO open-ended? Like, you ask someone, "So what should I do?" And all they can say is, "Whatever you want to do!" as though it's a good thing, but then you just wind up doing nothing because you have the option of doing anything. Or is this just a "me" thing?
James 🌈💜Well, ADHD paralysis over here so... Yes. Yes, too many choices is an impossible hell.
@shaknais Ooof, that's rough. Any tips for processing it? Or it usually just a "don't get into that situation" kind of a thing?
Avoidance never works that well with most things, unfortunately. Things like this tend to be... A lifelong journey of tips and tricks. Things that work sometimes, rather than nice and calm rules to follow.
The paralysis is part neurological - which you can't do much about, unless you medicate. Works for some. Not everyone.
Its also part emotional - mindfulness and the usual controls can help there.
And part environmental - change the space you're in, the things around you, it can help.
I got my ASD1 diagnosis at 33 years old. It wasn't the easiest thing, but it opened more doors than I expected. Mostly about being okay with myself, and being okay with not fitting in the boxes the world defines, at times.
I still escape. Writing, games, programming. Those are places my thoughts can finally shut the fuck up. Nothing wrong with that. But understanding how I think, also helps with groceries, work, and the day to day.
But... It is a journey. Everyone's is a lil different.
@shaknais Aww, I love that. Really happy to hear that you’ve been able to get some positives from the experience.
I DO feel like I need to start being a little more responsible with this and take *some* steps to work with it so that I’m not just dead weight. Guess I too need to pick up my cloak and wizard’s staff.