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.

  • Victor@lemmy.world
    10·
    6 months ago

    Walks. Walking past trees and other natural objects helps the mind process thoughts and emotions, from what I heard. Maybe even not just natural objects.

    It engages everything, I suppose. The body and the mind.

    Supposedly helps you get over stuff.

    I can’t vouch for it myself, but worth giving it a go if it does work. Couldn’t hurt. Good luck, friend!

    • daddy32@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 months ago

      Also walks will make your body a bit tired which will make it easier to fall asleep and sleep better.

    • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 months ago

      I’ve gone through bouts of depression and I know motivation is hard to come by but I think it’s difficult to be depressed when you’re in the middle of exercising. I know the ask was to make time go by faster and as someone else said certain activities can make your brain take a break. I feel like walking, running, or biking outside is a fairly good way for your muscles to do the thinking but less hamster wheel than going to a gym or exercising at home.