Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I feel slow and dumb

Re:Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I... by jonfromsf on Friday January 06, 2023 @02:53PM (#34280041)

This is risky advice. Many (most?) people need social context to create meaning and will get depressed if they don't have a job to do and people relying on them. Look at what happens to people when they retire.

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Re:Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I... by kbrannigan on Friday January 06, 2023 @03:17PM (#34280409)

Not advocating for social isolation! Maybe work is where you find meaning socially. But there are : church, gym buddies, so many other social outlets.

I'm saying it's okay to not WORK for a living. You can work on hobbies, things that bring you joy, volunteer, but just not be on a 9-5 schedule and just chill for a while, to recover.

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Re:Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I... by nvarsj on Friday January 06, 2023 @03:04PM (#34280211)

Yes this is what I discovered. Being on your own for extended periods without anything to do can be terrifying and even worse for mental health.

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Re:Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I... by the_gastropod on Friday January 06, 2023 @03:02PM (#34280196)

What happens to people when they retire?

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Re:Ask HN: How to restore cognition after years of trauma? I... by wnolens on Friday January 06, 2023 @03:42PM (#34280765)

I agree. I did exactly as the above comment suggested, and ended up much more depressed after the fun time ran out.

Definitely take time off, but impose a limit on how long you are completely aimless for, or without feedback that you're growing in some way.

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