Title: When I was 23, I used to be totally comfortable cranking out Javascript UIs like there was no tomorrow. These days I&#x27;m approaching 33 and I can barely force myself to look at code for more than 20 seconds without mentally panicking.<p>I don&#x27;t know how I got here. I think it&#x27;s a combination of many things, such as 1) a demanding family life 2) web development getting more complex in general 3) more stressful work environment 4) physical discomfort like RSI getting worse 5) just getting older &amp; brain getting foggier.<p>I don&#x27;t think learning in my off hours is an option because my day job is so mentally draining. It takes all of my brainpower just to work from 9 to 5, and then I have nothing left over after that.<p>I am talking to my manager about reducing my responsibilities but really I&#x27;ve been feeling this way for over a year, just trying to hang in there. But it&#x27;s only getting worse as the months go by.
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