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.

  • ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    814·
    2 days ago

    It’s not the right choice, but alcohol has been doing well for me for this.

    Dad died last year due to what I feel is my fault…

    • Today@lemmy.world
      9·
      2 days ago

      We all feel like it was our fault. The coulda/shoulda will eat you. Find something else to occupy your brain.

    • Grilipper54@sh.itjust.works
      4·
      2 days ago

      Alcohol will temporarily alleviate anxiety and then make it much much worse. I do not recommend this at all. I’m sorry to hear you’re having a rough time.

    • tiredofsametab@kbin.run
      5·
      2 days ago

      Using alcohol as a self-medicating behavior caused me more pain, ruined relationships, lost me jobs, etc. than anything else. Stay the fuck away.

      • Fal@yiffit.netOPEnglish
        21·
        2 days ago

        I heard opioids also make doing jack shit easy.

        Opiods and benzos help. That is something that will likely happen this month but I only have so many. And it only helps because it’s a change. If I took them every day I’d just need more and shit. So, those will come and help me sleep when I need it, not an every day thing.

        • muntedcrocodile@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          2 days ago

          Hmm seems ur craving somthing different. And u said previously u got money so there is always travel throw a dart at a world map till it lands on land that isnt a warzone.

          • Fal@yiffit.netOPEnglish
            1·
            1 day ago

            Technically I’m currently traveling, that’s what this month period is. I COULD go somewhere else, but I don’t want to by myself. This is the best place for me mentally at the moment.