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I could have sworn you said something about The Motte overuse when on ADHD meds, but I can't find it again, so just saying this here. I have found success using LeechBlock NG extension on my PC (especially Lockdown Mode), and the StayFocused app on my phone (which does have a small monthly subscription fee).
Thank you for advice, I do appreciate it. But I will say that my Motte use is a hobby and, in a very real sense, a coping mechanism.
Let's say I've had a really, really bad time before my exams. I've been taking more stimulants than I can tolerate. They're wearing off, and my focus is gone. Or I'm waiting for the next dose to kick back in. This is dead time. I can't study. Instead, I could be using Twitter or Discord. I'd rather be here. I get to talk about interesting things with interesting people. I write about what's going on, which is in part a letter to ny future self. I hope that pain and suffering converts to some degree of amusement for my readers, someone ought to be laughing after all.
And guess what? Half of what I write about is psychiatry. I love psychiatry. I just don't like the way it's taught or trained in the UK. This gives me a small fig leaf. I can pretend that I'm being semi-productive. Maybe some if it is genuinely productive
But without truly draconian steps, being on the Motte is good for me. It's where the people cheering me on live.
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