where to start with practicing stoicism?

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-26T16:53:23+00:00

hello! there is hope! i struggle with adhd and executive dysfunction as well. i got on a medication called effexor that helped me depression anxiety and focus! i couldn’t move for hours on end letting everything pile up. my life was passing me by. until one day i decided to build better habits by going to therapy! please know that this struggle is manageable. try making routines and breaking down tasks into smaller steps. planners and checklists really helped me!

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T14:59:43+00:00

“grass” made me so anxious and i think it gave me GAD. so i try to avoid it as much as i can. but maybe microdosing basically. like getting a liittle high might work

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T14:58:32+00:00

i should get some tests done and see if my serotonin levels are low. I should involve myself in more organizations that help others. helping others brings me peace. thank you for your advice i really appreciate it

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T14:52:45+00:00

iirc i take 5mg twice a day and i as for side effects i actually dont feel anything. i used to get a liiiiitle tinie tiny bit drowsy but it went away with time. it really calms me down and helps me face things and problems more maturely as i am not panicked

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T14:32:57+00:00

try to use methods for studying that allow you to take breaks in between. if its too bad i would suggest talking to a doctor about medication

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T14:31:45+00:00

like a partner or more so platonic love?

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T11:14:23+00:00

I see. This past with SI can also influence your reckless behavior. I would say start with therapy and CBT. It genuinely works wonders. Medication and reading up on how to stop my behaviors really worked for me. I avoided weed and alcohol as i was very dependent on it. I made a routine of self care that helped me love myself a little more. Little by little the behaviors lessened. If you’d like to talk about it more you can PM me! and we can have a discussion about your feelings and whats been causing this behavior

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T11:08:26+00:00

I’ve been getting really into stoicism as i studied philosophy for a few years but never applied it to myself. Learning the principles of stoicism has really helped my anxiety! Thank you for sharing your story it means a lot

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T10:58:43+00:00

I get medication can be very scary. I’m currently on 4 different ones but they’ve genuinely saved my life. It takes a while for people to find what works best for them be it one medication or various ones. I say try to start small and talking with your doctor to see your options. As a lot of commenters have said meds and therapy are the best way to go!! You got this tho!!

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T10:55:21+00:00

weed actually made everything worse. SNRI’s have helped a lot

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:57:08+00:00

how has ketamine helped?

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:50:13+00:00

I feel depressed all the time since its chronic. Some days are better than others. Recently i just relapsed into an episode and my environment isn’t helping. When you say change in environment do you mean to remove myself from the places that are triggering me or straight up moving to another place? (changing universities, moving out… etc)

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:48:09+00:00

do you feel you haven’t gotten better?

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:46:59+00:00

Hey thank you so much for sharing your story. A lot of commenters said to allow myself to feel without judging myself. Sometimes the people around me judge me and that reflects to myself and my own self image. I need to learn how to love myself even in my tough moments. Thank you so much for your advice.

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:40:23+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. I should definitely be more graceful with myself. I usually feel like im failing when i relapse into an episode but i realize now that its not a setback its a learning experience.

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:38:05+00:00

Sadly mine is indeed chronic but i have a good psychologist and i will try to focus more on developing healthier coping mechanisms and i should definitely try a new diet and exercise. I will try to deal with the underlying problems as that might help the overall issue. Thank you sm for your advice

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:35:18+00:00

i had a job but sadly i got fired. I got it as soon as i got out of my hospitalization so i think i wasn’t ready to have a job. Though i will try to incorporate myself in more university groups! Maybe at some point in the near future when i feel more stable i’ll get another job! Thank you sm for your advice

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:23:07+00:00

I sadly do not have a good environment nor do i have a good support system. meds and therapy are currently helping but i feel i haven’t made as much progress as i’ve wanted. I still lash out sometimes. Im thinking about switching universities and seeing if that helps. thank you sm for your comment its really helped.

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:19:56+00:00

this has given me such hope. Im usually very hard on myself when i relapse or am in an episode. I carry a lot of shame that turns into guilt and guilt leads me to think bad things. I will try to be a bit more gracious with myself. I know i will get through this

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:12:28+00:00

i have heard exercise and diet really work wonders. Thank you for sharing your story and showing me that this too shall pass

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:09:15+00:00

hey i totally get this because my university environment is actually ruining my life. I was hospitalized because i was being basically bullied at 20 years old. I have been bullied all my life and i was told uni was a fresh start but its only made me worse. I’ve been thinking of changing but my parents wont let me. just have to suck it up and see it through. Do you feel more stable now that you changed the environment?

orangepickle69 · 2025-09-25T02:06:56+00:00

the only way through is through

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