Is it possible that your addiction to work is a result of something else missing in your life?
I could possibly rephrase your statement “writing code used to give me a dopamine rush, it does not anymore, how can I reclaim that?”
I’m sure a part of that was the fantasy of riches, another part was being young and smart and good at what you do, feeling your worth / worthiness.
A better question might be “how can I find meaning and value in my life?” It’s an important question that you could literally spend your life ruminating on. I nor anyone here can answer that for you.
My first direction would be to make a list of things that you like doing, and to make sure you do them regularly.
From there, search for things that can keep you fed and in housing / clothes, and achieve other goals that you have personally.
I could possibly rephrase your statement “writing code used to give me a dopamine rush, it does not anymore, how can I reclaim that?”
I’m sure a part of that was the fantasy of riches, another part was being young and smart and good at what you do, feeling your worth / worthiness.
A better question might be “how can I find meaning and value in my life?” It’s an important question that you could literally spend your life ruminating on. I nor anyone here can answer that for you.
My first direction would be to make a list of things that you like doing, and to make sure you do them regularly.
From there, search for things that can keep you fed and in housing / clothes, and achieve other goals that you have personally.