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Hey Dad, I got back to making music! (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 days ago by LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/dadforaminute@lemmy.world

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After almost a year of moving cities for the first time in 3 years and some of the highest highs of life, I crashed, reached burnout, some bouts of sads and self-doubt, exacerbated by the weariness with the world and the consequences for mine and my loved ones' future prospects and generally increased cynicism towards everything.

Needless to say - hard times. But last week I've finally been sufficiently functional to partake in the one hobby that stuck with me despite ADHD, the one thing that has never not brought me joy and catharsis and it is making music. Feels great to be back.

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[–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That’s great news kiddo! A bit of advice for the future… while the distractions of ADHD are very real, if you ever find yourself losing interest in the things you love, talk to someone who cares. I didn’t and I alienated myself from everyone I loved and cared about. If you’re my kidforaminute, I am so sorry. I can never get that time back with you and all I needed to do was ask for help and talk it out.

I hope you make some great music and live your best life. You deserve the world.

[–] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago

Aw thanks! it's pretty natural for me to move on between hobbies on a 2 week basis, so I'm always losing interest in things I love, but it's not a sad thing, just nice to have something that sticks as well.

I'm sure wherever your kid is, they will understand. Life is rough and it's complicated, it's the toughest teacher - she lets you fail first and teaches you a lesson second. Knowing this about yourself shows how far you've come. All you can do is keep moving forward.