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I use the ErgoDox EZ, I love it and I've been RSI free with good, productive workflow.

My first non-standard keyboard was the Kinesis Advantage. When I first got it (to mitigate RSI), I went through a similar phase as you.

My solution was to stop everything else, get Mavis Bacon (any typing tutor really) and develop muscle memory. 1 week later, my productivity levels were manageable and I used the keyboard for regular work stuff. I continued Mavis Bacon for 2 more weeks. At the end of the 3rd week, I felt more productive than before. It's been 8 years now and I haven't turned back.

The switching to regular keyboards part might be a real issue if you are, like me, a creature of habit. I avoid it as much as possible.