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Comfort through masturbation became an escape from a frustrating life, linked to undiagnosed ADHD. It offered temporary relief from stress and feeling lost but didn't address root issues like lack of purpose or financial worries. Choosing to face discomfort and redirecting that energy can lead to real growth and a more fulfilling life.

Money stress makes all time feel wasted, causing pressure and futility, leading to time anxiety and numbness that worsens with age. I feel guilty for relaxing, demotivated by hopelessness, and anxious about limited time, creating frustration. I'm trying low-pressure experiments, device-free outings, meditation, deep breathing, and garden tea breaks to cope.

I find my purpose by linking my interests to solving real problems for others. This purpose guides me, uniting my skills and giving me the grit to push through challenges.

Motivation's unreliable; waiting means less doing. The secret is *action* first. Doing, even a little, creates the feeling of wanting to do more. Action builds momentum, unlike waiting for motivation to magically appear. If your mind wanders like mine, waiting for perfect motivation is frustrating. We need to engage, experiment, and move, not just wish.

I believe our unrecognized self-beliefs restrict us, despite our potential for personal change. Although my methods aren't academic, I'm keen to understand. Here are perspectives from the relevant fields.