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The bottleneck for me is always myself. Getting started can be hard sometimes. Getting into the flow of programming where code comes swiftly is tough. Gettin

The bottleneck for me is always myself. Getting started can be hard sometimes. Getting into the flow of programming where code comes swiftly is tough. Getting stuck on problems by trying too hard to optimize / design / abstract is common. At the end of the day its really these things that prevent me from being a better programmer. I have nobody to blame but myself, yet nothing I do really seems to move the needle. Presence of mind and clarity of thought are both a fleeting resource. I have to strike while the iron is hot, and the iron is (unfortunately) not always hot.

theonething 5y ago
Your honesty is relatable and refreshing.
honkycat 5y ago
I used to struggle greatly with ADHD, but recently got on Vyvanse and that was a HUGE help for me. My older brother also struggled, but he got on Prozac for his anxiety and he has suddenly become a freaking SUPER HUMAN. I've considered dropping the Vyvanse and switching to Prozac because I have multiple friends and family on it, and the switch from before and after is STARK. And POSITIVE. It is amazing to see someone who previously struggled with anxiety, to the point that I thought this friend DESPISED ME, to becoming a friendly pal of mine after he found a way to manage his anxiety (prozac). Our brains are not designed to sit in an office and coax functionality out of a computer. We used to be hunters and prey creatures, and that lizard brain still lives in our bodies constantly reminding us of that a sabre-tooth tiger could be lurking nearby. Or that the other human across from you may try to steal your chance at successfully breeding etc... Point being, humans have a lot of emotions in modern life that are not always helpful for the way we now have to live.
- rubicon33 5y ago
  Interesting. I took prozac a view years back and it didn't do much for me, but I wonder if I was on too low of a dose (20mg). Can I ask what strength your brother is on? Also, I'll consider asking my Dr. about Vyvanse. I was diagnosed a long time ago with ADHD but haven't been taking meds because I don't like Adderall... something about taking an amphetamine for the rest of my life doesn't fit well with my generally sports / physically active lifestyle.

theonething 5y ago

Your honesty is relatable and refreshing.

honkycat 5y ago

I used to struggle greatly with ADHD, but recently got on Vyvanse and that was a HUGE help for me. My older brother also struggled, but he got on Prozac for his anxiety and he has suddenly become a freaking SUPER HUMAN. I've considered dropping the Vyvanse and switching to Prozac because I have multiple friends and family on it, and the switch from before and after is STARK. And POSITIVE. It is amazing to see someone who previously struggled with anxiety, to the point that I thought this friend DESPISED ME, to becoming a friendly pal of mine after he found a way to manage his anxiety (prozac). Our brains are not designed to sit in an office and coax functionality out of a computer. We used to be hunters and prey creatures, and that lizard brain still lives in our bodies constantly reminding us of that a sabre-tooth tiger could be lurking nearby. Or that the other human across from you may try to steal your chance at successfully breeding etc... Point being, humans have a lot of emotions in modern life that are not always helpful for the way we now have to live.

rubicon33 5y ago
Interesting. I took prozac a view years back and it didn't do much for me, but I wonder if I was on too low of a dose (20mg). Can I ask what strength your brother is on? Also, I'll consider asking my Dr. about Vyvanse. I was diagnosed a long time ago with ADHD but haven't been taking meds because I don't like Adderall... something about taking an amphetamine for the rest of my life doesn't fit well with my generally sports / physically active lifestyle.