"Most of my adult life has revolved around music: clubs, bars, festivals, house parties anywhere I could dance to loud music. I loved how energising and cathartic it was to get immersed in it, to lose myself a little and move my body expressively without judgment. I'd get so absorbed that I would lose track of time; once, at Burning Man, I was awake for 36 hours exploring the festival, meeting new people and partying."
"Learning to navigate nights out without a crutch to keep me going sparked an important shift in my approach to parties and festivals. Instead of giving in to Fomo, I have learned to listen to what my body is telling me rather than ignoring the signs. Tired legs usually spark a well-earned sit down or, in some cases, I will call it a night and get myself home to bed."
Most of my adult life revolved around music, with frequent nights at clubs, bars, festivals and house parties where I danced loudly and lost track of time. DJing increased those events into marathon weekend sessions and multiple outings per week. Fear of missing out pushed late nights despite exhaustion, which led to anxiety and burnout. A 10-day silent meditation course revealed the unsustainable pattern. Sobriety followed to clear brain fog and fatigue, forcing new strategies for socializing without substances. I now listen to bodily signals, sit when tired, or call it a night to prioritize rest and mental health.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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