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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.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Im a huge advocate for fitness and diet for people who are having trouble with mental health. Because it gives you something you can nerd out on, control, research and if it sticks its a huge net positive for your life.

Figuring out your macros, setting yourself a step goal, designing a functional diet, doing some basic weight training even with just bodyweight exercises.

It also has the advantage of quite often leaving you tired at the end of the day. I can recommend some resources if you like.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

People say exercise makes your brain grow. But that’s the wrong way to look at it. Sitting around all day makes your brain atrophy.

It’s so hard to be mentally healthy when your brain atrophies.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Not just the exercise but learning about exercise physiology, calculating macros, protein quality, eating windows, getting adequate sleep to sustain muscle growth, fat loss and testosterone levels... etc.

I'm my own hobby now.