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Status Update: Disabilities Suck
3 years ago
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So, it has been over a year since the last time I posted everything, so I figured that I should let people know that I'm not dead and not doing another decade long disappearance.
Here's a quick explanation of what's going on: I want to write and draw more, but I've been struggling to get the energy to finish anything. This is probably being caused by some combination of the various disabilities that I've been trying to overcome (ADHD and Anxiety for example) and the medications that I've been taking for them. Covid certainly hasn't helped things either, since letting loose at conventions was the thing that got me interested in being a furry in the first place.
I'm hoping to get things back in order so that I can become more active again, but only time will tell. I will say that I think I'll have to focus on shorter stories more in the future. As much as I loved writing Shared Identity and truly wanted to make it into a larger series, I have had a lot of difficulty getting started on it again because of my various issues. ><
Those of you who have been saying nice things about my stories and asking for me to write more: Thank you. I really appreciate the kind comments, and to this day it blows my mind that so many people enjoy the weird things that I post online. I still think about writing nearly every day, but I need to get a better handle on my problems in order to really become active again. ^^
Just a note: I think I'm going to either close or tone down my kofi, since it is hard for me to promise anything at this point.
-Draythix
Here's a quick explanation of what's going on: I want to write and draw more, but I've been struggling to get the energy to finish anything. This is probably being caused by some combination of the various disabilities that I've been trying to overcome (ADHD and Anxiety for example) and the medications that I've been taking for them. Covid certainly hasn't helped things either, since letting loose at conventions was the thing that got me interested in being a furry in the first place.
I'm hoping to get things back in order so that I can become more active again, but only time will tell. I will say that I think I'll have to focus on shorter stories more in the future. As much as I loved writing Shared Identity and truly wanted to make it into a larger series, I have had a lot of difficulty getting started on it again because of my various issues. ><
Those of you who have been saying nice things about my stories and asking for me to write more: Thank you. I really appreciate the kind comments, and to this day it blows my mind that so many people enjoy the weird things that I post online. I still think about writing nearly every day, but I need to get a better handle on my problems in order to really become active again. ^^
Just a note: I think I'm going to either close or tone down my kofi, since it is hard for me to promise anything at this point.
-Draythix
Just a thought, have you tried using speech recognition to write a story rather than physically typing? It might help
I'm not sure that speech recognition would help, since one of my issues seems to be overthinking every single word that I write XD
Fighting against distraction, or doing a half forgotten task in a rush, will only feed anxiety and stress in the end. Anxiety and excessive stress leads to burnout, which perpetuates the vicious cycle of worrying over not getting anything done. So work with your shortcomings in mind, instead!
What I'd recommend is writing out a schedule or to-do list, splitting the task into smaller chunks with frequent breaks in between. Only take on what you're comfortable and confident you can handle, and don't put yourself down for not completing as much as you wanted to. If you can't focus on a specific task, put it off for later and take a break. Or work on something else instead.
Also, stimulants are your friend! Since ADHD affects automatic executive functions, you're having to rely on the cognitive part of your brain to compensate. That eats up tons of glucose in the process. Whether it's a prescription stimulant, or something more mundane like a caffeinated/sugary drink, they give your mind that much needed boost when focus wavers and burnout starts to set in.
I've always enjoyed your writing and will continue to do so, will definitely look forward to what you have in store c: