Escapism
a day ago
- The author describes being stuck in a 'freeze-state' despite business growth and family stability.
- They feel an urgent need to work but cannot start, leading to addictive dopamine-seeking behaviors like checking apps.
- They used to achieve hyper-focus easily but now struggle with productivity, which has damaged their identity as a founder.
- They attribute their condition to autistic burnout, which has erased their mental engine and left them dysfunctional.
- They escape into screens and planning for tomorrow, but cannot execute tasks even with family or work.
- They feel trapped in a cycle of burnout and recovery, like recharging a battery that dies quickly each day.