Obsessed with tv shows, reading, daydreaming etc.

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About a month ago I started obsessing over reading and watching shows online (again). It's all I do. I can't even study because I can't concentrate on anything but it. For example, I had a test this morning and barely studied for it because I couldn't stop watching what I was watching online. All I could think about was rushing so I could get back to it. I ended up studying for 30 minutes at around 3AM and fell asleep, then studied for about an hour and a half up until I had to leave for class at 8AM. I do my school work at the very last possible moment or, lately, not at all. I'm also obsessed with daydreaming. I literally just daydream, watch shows, read all day every day, eat and sleep. There are times I don't even leave my room (I live on campus) for days other than to pee. I ignore phone calls and texts for days/weeks and just lay in bed watching shows non stop.

I'll admit I'm depressed, I'm sure some of you may have guessed that, but no I can't see a doctor for numerous reasons. (No car, alone at school, lost insurance, other bills to pay, no money) I actually had it set up so before I went away to school I'd have enough medication to last me until the end of the semester. What I didn't realize was how much one of my medications costs w/o insurance. I called my doctor a few times to try to switch it but I never got a call back so I gave up.

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  • ConfusedFrog
    11 years ago

    Well you have described me to a tee! I'm also a depressed, lost college student who is obsessed with escapism. I spend my time playing video games, reading, watching Netflix. Basically, putting myself in any reality besides this one. This online escapism has the same effect as a drug. feel good in the short term, feel like absolute shit later. the guilt of wasting my whole day to a fictitious world catches up to me as soon as i lay down for bed.

    I can safely tell you that you aren't alone. What helps me most, is some hardcore exercise. Getting out is the hard part, but after my run or my lifting I feel much better and is totally worth it. Even if you come back and instantly pop open your lap top to get back to your show, its a first step. and a first step is better than no step!

    I'm still having trouble myself so beyond that I can't help much. Just thought I'd share and let you know you aren't the only one facing this problem. Best of luck to you :)

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    • RoseIsabella
      11 years ago

      Ditto.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    NOOO it's a black hole you can never escapre.

    Just as one show ends another starts.

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  • Loquaciousd
    11 years ago

    Watching too much TV can actually cause depression. As someone who has been depressed and recovered, controlling TV time is an important step. It gives you a distorted sense about how slim and attractive you should be and how perfect your life isn't compared to people on TV. You'll always fall short because it is not real and that will compound your negative self image.

    There is a great book you can get, I could only find it on bookdepository.co.uk but they ship free to anywhere in the world. The book is called: Depression, the curse of the strong. The main point is that we get depressed because we have pushed ourselves too hard for too long and need a rest. The other key point is, you have to stop pushing yourself and change your life so that you can get better and not end up the same way again.

    Focus on resting, looking after yourself, being kind to yourself and yoga/meditation. Take care

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  • RoseIsabella
    11 years ago

    Sounds like you want to escape real life.

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