Is it possible for ADHD folks to detox from social media gaming, phone usage, ect and rawdog life and enjoy simple slow things in life? Reading etc?
I’m inattentive. I find myself feeling very hollow and not wanting to do anything outside of work. I quit gaming a few years back. And find myself just doomscrolling Reddit (mostly mental health or life stuff). I don’t use social media. I did the typical things like jiu jitsu rock climbing ect. I still climb for health reasons but quit the rest I don’t find things all that enjoyable.
I have good friends I connect deeply on an emotional level. From shared trauma.
I just find myself being very in my head and existential when not doing anything. Especially with what is my purpose in life— so it drives me insane if I don’t drown myself with distractions. If I’m not working towards my purpose I’d be wasting precious time on off. Middle aged now with no spouse or kids.
I see a lot of folks basically just go work then enjoy golfing or fishing or going to the local pub. Life is simple and they aren’t at all existential. Don’t use much phones at all or game.
Basically anyone reset their baselines? Is it possible to be “normal” like other folks with enough time de-stimulating ourselves”?
Thank you