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  • Bastou (edited 8 years ago)
    +8

    You need a good amount of sleep and you shouldn't take on so many activities that your stress level skyrockets.

    I ended up in the hospital for 3 weeks following a panic attack mis-diagnosed as a psychosis while I was in college. And I had to take medication for 6 months following my exit from the hospital.

    • imnotgoats
      +3

      I'm really bad at sleeping enough, I also take on a bunch of projects outside of work. To be fair about the latter, though, I only do extra curricular projects that are fun. I'm always doing a band / artwork / writing / programming etc. I generally focus on one thing for about 3 months then switch it up for a bit. I should really get more sleep though.

      • Bastou (edited 8 years ago)
        +2

        I still take on many projects, but now I know my limit, and I stay far from it!

        Just watch out for sleep deprivation.

        • wrmnthewoodwork
          +2

          I'm currently working two jobs with some extracurriculars on the weekend (mostly fun stuff like crafts). Coupled with a house renovation, future wedding (small, non-stressful), and bad work environments I'm running on an average of 4 hours sleep a day for the past 3 years.

          I'm desperately applying for jobs that will be able to give me a 40 hour work week and time to rest, because it's killing me.