So, #writingcommunity - I'm running into a weird problem. I'm drafting and having an awesome time with the story and characters but like... It's impacting my sleep. I'm tired and a little grumpy pretty much all the time but hitting the stop button is really hard. Any advice? - ThreadSky

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iceboxplums.bsky.social • 555 days ago

So, #writingcommunity - I'm running into a weird problem. I'm drafting and having an awesome time with the story and characters but like... It's impacting my sleep. I'm tired and a little grumpy pretty much all the time but hitting the stop button is really hard. Any advice?

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roamitywrites.bsky.social•555 days ago

As someone with ADHD, I’ve learned that the ability to hyper focus is a two-edged sword. I have to set limits for myself. I set alarms so I don’t lose track of time. But it’s hard because you feel so productive.

jayarden.com•555 days ago

Sounds like hyperfocus, maybe? Could you maybe do something to re-ground yourself in your body and take a break from being so in your mind, for a bit?

iceboxplums.bsky.social•555 days ago

Yeah, I'm thankfully pretty good at going for walks and stuff and seeing friends in real life, according to one of my other author friends this is fairly typical for a first draft of a novel length work 😅

shoepotoo.bsky.social•555 days ago

I totally empathize, especially because it sometimes takes me over an hour to get into "the zone" and I don't want to let go of that spark. But I need rest (humans limits suck) so what I might do is curl up in bed with a book and tell myself that it'll teach me to write better

iceboxplums.bsky.social•555 days ago

Oh that's good! Thank you!

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