@malte Yep. It's a pretty thin line, too. I can't afford to ignore any of those signals. Especially as someone who struggles with long-term depression. If I get caught in an eddy of despair, I'm no good for anyone or anything (including myself).

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I think I’ve finally been able to strike a balance of how much information I take in.@malte Inability to concentrate, sustained increase in heart rate, tension in my body that I have to keep consciously relaxing, poor sleep, lack of productivity, feeling sick to my stomach all the time and a lack of motivation.
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I think I’ve finally been able to strike a balance of how much information I take in.I think I’ve finally been able to strike a balance of how much information I take in. I consume just enough to keep the fires of righteous anger stoked, then move on to something productive. Rather than wallowing and living in a state of pent up anger.
That shit will kill you.
And the line for when I’ve consumed enough is 100% informed by listening to my body.