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Noriv159

Noriv159

Sigh.
Oct 22, 2020
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I have to wait and I'm worried I might lose it at some point and give away my plans to ctb. What do you normally give yourself time to do to distract yourself from any impulsive/unwanted behaviours? Suggestions appreciated, I only want to survive this month if I can.
 
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neverever

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Dec 10, 2020
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I have to wait and I'm worried I might lose it at some point and give away my plans to ctb. What do you normally give yourself time to do to distract yourself from any impulsive/unwanted behaviours? Suggestions appreciated, I only want to survive this month if I can.
Is there a book that you'd like to read? I find that I am much more introspective and socially restrained when my mind is focused on a good book. I recommend something that holds your attention such as a mystery or a dystopian novel. :)
 
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Willdieby30

recently unbanned
Aug 21, 2018
175
nothing. my life is bad and painful 24/7
 
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Noriv159

Noriv159

Sigh.
Oct 22, 2020
76
Is there a book that you'd like to read? I find that I am much more introspective and socially restrained when my mind is focused on a good book. I recommend something that holds your attention such as a mystery or a dystopian novel. :)
Oh I love books but I've only read stuff in the nonfiction genre. I wouldn't really know where to start if I'm being honest with you. The material I usually read seems a bit too intimidating for my tastes at the moment. Any recommendations? I would try.
nothing. my life is bad and painful 24/7
I relate. What makes it so painful in your case?
 
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foxdie

Got my ticket
Aug 18, 2020
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I distract myself with this site, video games, podcasts, tv shows and a lot of YouTube. What kinds of things are you in to?
 
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LooksAtMoonDog

LooksAtMoonDog

Too Long in the Wasteland
Nov 10, 2020
719
Reading, sleeping, this site, browse reddit, more sleep, watch some vids -thank gods for new season of The Expanse.
 
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sephlove

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Nov 22, 2020
82
Toxic relationships, and jumping through hoops trying to solve them.

Keeps the mind and heart busy.
 
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neverever

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Dec 10, 2020
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Oh I love books but I've only read stuff in the nonfiction genre. I wouldn't really know where to start if I'm being honest with you. The material I usually read seems a bit too intimidating for my tastes at the moment. Any recommendations? I would try.

I relate. What makes it so painful in your case?
I like mystery books by Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, and Tana Fench. They hold my attention well. Try _Then She Was Gone_ by Jewell or _In a Dark, Dark Wood_ by Ware.
 
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Willdieby30

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Oh I love books but I've only read stuff in the nonfiction genre. I wouldn't really know where to start if I'm being honest with you. The material I usually read seems a bit too intimidating for my tastes at the moment. Any recommendations? I would try.

I relate. What makes it so painful in your case?
uncertainty in relationships and loneliness, housing insecurity, food insecurity, no job, no network, debt. to name a few.
 
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k75

L'appel du Vide
Jun 27, 2019
2,546
Since March, I've been able to get distracted by only one thing: a video game. Specifically Animal Crossing New Horizons. Maybe silly, but I don't care. I've always been a gamer, but I was just apathetic to everything except that for some reason. I've played it to the point of obsession, collecting all the stuff and designing everything I can. And I'm completely fine with that, because it helped me survive this hell year, and it gave me something to look forward to every day. When I'm focused on the game, I'm not able to dwell on the bad stuff so much.
 
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grungeCat

Awkward & weird
Jul 5, 2020
1,110
Alcohol, porn and video games. When I'm not very drunk I like to program, emulate old software and other nerdy stuff. Maybe it's a beginning of addiction but I don't care since I don't plan to live with it anyway.
 
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WatermelonMel

Melon Master
Aug 19, 2019
408
A computer is the best distraction in my opinion, so many things to do like programming, making websites, playing games, watching videos, making videos, etc

It's the only thing that makes my life bearable.
 
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Lutembëe

Lutembëe

Student
Feb 19, 2020
140
Alcohol and pills
 
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ZardozOmega

ZardozOmega

Narcissist Gay NEET-cel
Mar 4, 2020
718
Video games, but lately ive been too down to do that
 
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RepressedMind

Miss the full ability to think
Apr 24, 2020
160
I like to do programming, work on new projects, usually involving graphics and then I upload my results to youtube, where nobody watches them.

Other than that, I like to play games sometimes.

Here's my youtube channel if anyone is interested in seeing what I do: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheYrGEY1_HrfpvqTmjqzVQ
 
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Noriv159

Noriv159

Sigh.
Oct 22, 2020
76
I like mystery books by Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, and Tana Fench. They hold my attention well. Try _Then She Was Gone_ by Jewell or _In a Dark, Dark Wood_ by Ware.
I'll keep an eye. I mostly pirate ebooks on websites like genesis. Mostly educational. Haven't given much thought into fiction when it comes to books, which might be weird for most as I have little to no experience with fiction despite being an avid reader for so many years. But I would be lying if I said I haven't read a novel. Not so much I can remember but spending six months in the psych ward can do many things for you I suppose. But admittedly, can't say I didn't enjoy reading them.
I distract myself with this site, video games, podcasts, tv shows and a lot of YouTube. What kinds of things are you in to?
I use to be a gamer back in the days but not so much now. I personally don't like the modernist graphics maniacs taking over the industry with little story imperatives. Games like final fantasy xii and persona 3 were really worth time. But my interests got exhausted by age. I mostly listen to music and browse the internet for anything interesting to read in the sphere of philosophy. I also like reading and joining LGBT related topics.
 
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I'm scared

Member
Feb 16, 2021
58
Since March, I've been able to get distracted by only one thing: a video game. Specifically Animal Crossing New Horizons. Maybe silly, but I don't care. I've always been a gamer, but I was just apathetic to everything except that for some reason. I've played it to the point of obsession, collecting all the stuff and designing everything I can. And I'm completely fine with that, because it helped me survive this hell year, and it gave me something to look forward to every day. When I'm focused on the game, I'm not able to dwell on the bad stuff so much.
Even worse I play fortnite and I am 54!it has held my attention for a year but the last week I just go along with challenges not really bothered.
 
FuneralCry

FuneralCry

Just wanting some peace
Sep 24, 2020
42,413
I like to go outside a little bit, somewhere quiet like the cemetery. I just look forward to sleep really, but I do look after my cat. I think music is a nice way to relax, even know tinnitus stops me enjoying headphones.
 
dying in a-minor

dying in a-minor

Member
May 2, 2021
5
I'm constantly on YouTube, I have around 600 channels that I subbed to. I also just love discovering underground music but I haven't been able to listen to anything in months because of my depression, I have no motivation to do anything...
 

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