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.

  • MacedWindow@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Podcasts maybe? That’s my most braindead activity. It’s an easy thing to do in bed while trying to sleep too.

    Time also goes by faster at night if youre tired so getting some exercise during the day might help.

    Good luck, hope things pick up for you soon.

    • Fal@yiffit.netOPEnglish
      8·
      5 months ago

      Time also goes by faster at night if youre tired so getting some exercise during the day might help.

      I do a ton of exercise during the day. You’d think I’d be tired at night and able to sleep, but nope. Doesn’t matter how many miles I run or walk or hike.