I’m not sure if you need to hear this but in case you do: There’s only one way to get back to it and the sooner you do it, the easier it is. First week is hardest, then the positive feedback loop starts kicking in. Do not to think about it, just get it done.

What most people without this "experience" never understand:

you just _cant_

If you've seen a distinct "low bar", its nearly impossible to get straight up above this bar

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