Is it normal that watching spongebob square pants keeps me sane

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I'm approaching 30, and I've matured quite a bit from my impulsive past. I've been on countless antipsychotics (at different times) for about 10 years. Bipolar disorder, and more on the manic side so that makes me a very angry person. I've been hospitalized once. Nothing calms me down and makes me feel sane, no pill, no therapy, until I found spongebob.

Yeah I may be a tad old for cartoons but I don't care. I'd rather watch a silly episode than start fights with strangers on public transportation. I think I have PTSD cause I keep having flashbacks of my messed up childhood and I'm convinced that's the source of my deeply rooted anger.

Spongebob is like my getaway. It's better than drugs. Is that normal? Or do you feel an unstable person such as myself should be forcibly medicated? Or locked up? Be honest please, and thanks for reading.

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    9 years ago | pl

    I'll say normal. When something bothers me, I watch SpongeBob as a way to calm my nerves. It's one of the few shows I still watch on Television.

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  • Aliceee93
    9 years ago | pl

    Hey, spongebob is great!
    Specially the movie, I love that.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D_4X1dgV0Dw

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  • ajayllg
    9 years ago | pl

    well that dad-gum spongebob does the opposite to me with all his over politeness and enthusiasm ...If Squidward was any man at all he would ring that sponge like a boss, ink his face and toss him out the ocean like a attention loving, look at me whore kardashian should be thrown.

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  • stanthewarrior
    9 years ago | pl

    Spongebob has helped me through a lot too, maybe not quite as serious as your situation, but I get depressed and in like 2011/12 I was doing this course I really hated in a place I really hated and it felt like I was in this constant state of panic attack/dream-like state because I was so nervous and tired all the time. Anyway the only time I really felt ok was when I got home and turned on the TV to watch Spongebob, the funny characters and simplistic story lines were exactly what I needed. I still keep some of the music on my phone for when I need it. I'm truly grateful for Spongebob,
    I'm still depressed and anxious (actually worse than I was) but it's all about finding those things that make you think, "hey, the world's total shit but at least I have this. I'll always have this" and you cling to whatever it is as you move through the dark. It could be anything, a person, a place, a religion, a hobby, a pet, a band, a movie, a book, a game, a youtuber or a goddamn cartoon. Just cling to it and never let go.

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  • squirrelgirl
    9 years ago | pl

    Whatever helps you cope, I say do it, as long as it's not hurting yourself or others (watching Spongebob is about the most innocent thing you can do).

    Earlier this year I went back to watching Pokemon during a stressful time in my life. Brought me back to a simpler, happier time in my life (ie my childhood).

    You could also maybe think of taking up a hobby. Personally I love to sew and find it very relaxing and rewarding.

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  • Shrunk
    9 years ago | pl

    Nice. only spongebob, or are there other cartoons that help? but yes i can see how it is relaxing

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  • lolol555
    9 years ago | pl

    If you've just started watching the episodes on TV, they're all the new stuff. You should check out some of the older episodes online, because if you like the new ones, you're sure to love the older eps. (Back when the original creator was still making them too!)

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  • Johnnytherat
    9 years ago | pl

    Are ya ready kids?
    Aye Aye, Captain!
    I can't hear you!
    Aye Aye, Captain!!
    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,
    Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    Absorbent and yellow and porous is he.
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    If nautical nonsense be somethin' you wish.
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish!
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    Ready? Spongebob Squarepants!
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    Spongebob Squarepants!
    Spongebob Squarepaaaaaaaaants!
    Argh, argh, argh, argh, argh!

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