u/DawnoftheDreamer

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a 30 year old writer working on my first book full time. After hitting a road block in my story recently, I realized that it would be better for me if I connected with other writers instead of working by myself. The lows feel much lower if you keep comparing yourself to others working a day job whose progress feels much more linear.

I decided to go out of my way to connect with like-minded people recently and realized there are so many writers who are struggling with isolation and seeking connection. It seems to be the norm rather than the exception and it made me wonder if being a writer entails loneliness and is something that is healthier to accept instead of constantly fighting.

It feels like any creative, by choosing an unconventional path through life, has in some way condemned themselves to the inescapable loneliness that comes from not being understood. Maybe I'm feeling more morose at the moment, but it feels like this is the price one has to pay for making fundamentally different choices than most people.

What do you guys think? Do you feel lonely, and if so, is it something you accept or try to change?

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and while I've made some progress collating all of the complex ideas I want to convey through the book, I've barely written anything.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. My perfectionism makes this much worse. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others going through similar experiences and to ask what has helped you improve your productivity. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

Thank you and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a writer in my 30s working on my mystical fantasy book. My interests lie in philosophy, psychology, spirituality, self-improvement, film and (obviously) writing. For those of you with similar interests, where have you found like-minded people with whom you've formed deep friendships, especially online?

Thanks for reading and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

Just found out about Twice Exceptional therapy. I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and while I've made some progress collating all of the complex ideas I want to convey through the book, I've barely written anything.

I did exceptionally well in school as a kid but later went through some difficult experiences that impacted my memory and concentration. I was later told I have severe ADHD and I also struggle with OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. My perfectionism makes this much worse. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others going through similar experiences who did great in school as kids but started to struggle later in life, especially if it was post challenging experiences or trauma. How common is this?

For those who have recovered the levels of productivity and functionality you had as a kid, what helped you, whether that's medication or other changes? Has anyone tried Twice Exceptional therapy before and did it help you?

Feeling alone in this experience has made it much more challenging so I'm looking to change that. If this resonated with you, please chime in.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

Just found out about the Twice Exceptional community. I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and while I've made some progress collating all of the complex ideas I want to convey through the book, I've barely written anything.

I did exceptionally well in school as a kid but later went through some difficult experiences that impacted my memory and concentration. I was later told I have severe ADHD and I also struggle with OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. My perfectionism makes this much worse. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others going through similar experiences who did great in school as kids but started to struggle later in life, especially if it was post challenging experiences or trauma. How common is this?

For those who have recovered the levels of productivity and functionality you had as a kid, what helped you, whether that's medication or other changes?

Feeling alone in this experience has made it much more challenging so I'm looking to change that. If this resonated with you, please chime in and if you'd like to chat further, please DM me.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and while I've made some progress collating all of the complex ideas I want to convey through the book, I've barely written anything.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. My perfectionism makes this much worse. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others going through similar experiences and to ask what has helped you, whether that's medication or other changes. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

Thank you and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and while I've made some progress collating all of the complex ideas I want to convey through the book, I've barely written anything.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. My perfectionism makes this much worse. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others going through similar experiences and to ask what has helped you, whether that's medication or other changes. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

Thank you and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone. :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. I lived in the US for nearly a decade, primarily in NYC. I don't have enough saved up that I can retire in LA, where I plan to move soon, but I have enough that a part time job will fund a frugal lifestyle.

I'm currently trying to figure out how to find a fairly well-paying but meaningful part-time job while befriending others in a similar situation whose priority is self-discovery and exploring their creative side.

I wish I knew more people in this specific situation but I don't and it's made me feel alienated. Most of my friends are grinding away at full-time jobs and barely have time to talk about their passions while I'm currently not working and spending most of my time on my book.

If you're in a similar situation or have any advice on how to connect with others in a similar situation, please chime in, especially if you'd like to connect. I'm currently in Asia so my time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and has evolved a ton from when I initially wasn't sure what I was trying to say. I've made some progress collating all of the complex philosophical ideas I want to convey through the book but I've barely written anything.

This is at least partly attributable to my perfectionism and I know I'm being avoidant of writing, but it's also because given the complicated nature of the plot, it's hard to write without mapping out in quite a lot of detail. I've started writing multiple times and had to change things almost immediately and go back to the outline because it was incomplete.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others working on similarly onerous undertakings, and maybe even connecting with someone similar if they're interested in being creative buddies. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

I have connected with a few different people using Reddit before. This time I'm looking for something a lot more specific. If you're working on a very ambitious project that is taking very long and you're working on it at least part-time and are determined to finish it, please chime in, especially if you'd be interested in connecting. My time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and has evolved a ton from when I initially wasn't sure what I was trying to say. I've made some progress collating all of the complex philosophical ideas I want to convey through the book but I've barely written anything.

This is at least partly attributable to my perfectionism and I know I'm being avoidant of writing, but it's also because given the complicated nature of the plot, it's hard to write without mapping out in quite a lot of detail. I've started writing multiple times and had to change things almost immediately and go back to the outline because it was incomplete.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others working on similarly onerous undertakings, and maybe even connecting with someone similar if they're interested in being creative buddies. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

I have connected with a few different people using Reddit before. This time I'm looking for something a lot more specific. If you're working on a very ambitious project that is taking very long and you're working on it at least part-time and are determined to finish it, please chime in, especially if you'd be interested in connecting. My time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and has evolved a ton from when I initially wasn't sure what I was trying to say. I've made some progress collating all of the complex philosophical ideas I want to convey through the book but I've barely written anything.

This is at least partly attributable to my perfectionism and I know I'm being avoidant of writing, but it's also because given the complicated nature of the plot, it's hard to write without mapping out in quite a lot of detail. I've started writing multiple times and had to change things almost immediately and go back to the outline because it was incomplete.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others working on similarly onerous undertakings, and maybe even connecting with someone similar if they're interested in being writing buddies. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

I have connected with a few different writers using Reddit before. This time I'm looking for something a lot more specific. If you're working on a very ambitious book that is taking very long and you're working on it at least part-time and are determined to finish it, please chime in, especially if you'd be interested in connecting. My time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and has evolved a ton from when I initially wasn't sure what I was trying to say. I've made some progress collating all of the complex philosophical ideas I want to convey through the book but I've barely written anything.

This is at least partly attributable to my perfectionism and I know I'm being avoidant of writing, but it's also because given the complicated nature of the plot, it's hard to write without mapping out in quite a lot of detail. I've started writing multiple times and had to change things almost immediately and go back to the outline because it was incomplete.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others working on similarly onerous undertakings, and maybe even connecting with someone similar if they're interested in being writing buddies. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

I have connected with a few different writers using Reddit before. This time I'm looking for something a lot more specific. If you're working on a very ambitious book that is taking very long and you're working on it at least part-time and are determined to finish it, please chime in, especially if you'd be interested in connecting. My time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!

Hi everyone :)

I'm a writer currently working full-time on my first fantasy book on and off over the past couple of years. The project is very ambitious and has evolved a ton from when I initially wasn't sure what I was trying to say. I've made some progress collating all of the complex philosophical ideas I want to convey through the book but I've barely written anything.

This is at least partly attributable to my perfectionism and I know I'm being avoidant of writing, but it's also because given the complicated nature of the plot, it's hard to write without mapping out in quite a lot of detail. I've started writing multiple times and had to change things almost immediately and go back to the outline because it was incomplete.

I struggle with severe ADHD and also have OCD tendencies that create a paralysing pattern of coming up with an overwhelming number of great ideas but an inability to pick one. I keep looping endlessly and it's very draining.

It's been rough recently and I decided to post here hoping to hear stories of others working on similarly onerous undertakings, and maybe even connecting with someone similar if they're interested in being writing buddies. I think being alone in this experience has made it much more challenging and I'm trying to change that.

I have connected with a few different writers using Reddit before. This time I'm looking for something a lot more specific. If you're working on a very ambitious book that is taking very long and you're working on it at least part-time and are determined to finish it, please chime in, especially if you'd be interested in connecting. My time zone is GMT + 5.5.

Thanks and hope you have a great day!