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I'm only gonna say this once
SEEK PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT GET THE FUCK OFF SOCIAL MEDIA
that's the only thing I know that really works
Yes, but having a toolbox with shit that works for others might still come in handy, even after a successful therapy.
Autistic burnout happens about 70% less often for me ever since I limited social media time to 30 minutes per day.
Not all of us have the privilege of getting actual, good professional help.
Ya, if you have any kind of brainrot habits, scrolling on Lemmy, Instagram, YouTube, etc, stop immediately and getting things done is actually a lot easier. Adding amphetamine salts is also a major game changer.
Adding stims to scrolling increases the number and length of shitpost comments.
Found the therapist...
Haha this looks really sketchy if you just glance at it fast. Haha no I'm not a professional just someone that has recently found the way out.
Heh, I'm just busting chops. Generally, I agree with you, with the caveat that "professionals" are not commodities. The therapist who is perfect for me will probably be terrible for someone else.
I'll stop there, before my cynicism gets too far out of control. :D
The drugs are important so psychiatrist is my advice