I’m having some personal issues causing some severe depression and anxiety. I’d like to get past this time as fast as possible, and my days are dragging on. I can’t sleep, which would be a good way to make time go fast. But I also can’t just play video games, I don’t have the motivation to play more than a few minutes and it also just makes me realize how alone I am with no friends or anyone I can connect with emotionally and I spiral into my anxiety and depression.

I can do stuff during the day, run, chores, etc. But as soon as I’m done, especially at night, I start freaking out and it seems like time stands still. Does anyone have any suggestions? Activities I can do that are mindless that will just kill time and get me through the night before I can just go to sleep?

I know this question is stupid but I’m looking for at least somewhat serious answers.

  • SzethFriendOfNimi@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Audiobooks. Libby app for local library and countless audiobooks already covered by your library card.

    I’ve listened to/read so many books. Short ones that are 4 hours or so to entire series where each book is about 20 hours or so.

    Long drive? Audiobook. Yard work? Audiobook.

    I find myself looking forward to the mundane chores because it gives me an excuse to get back into whatever story/book I’m enjoying.