TIL my anime marathon routine was tanking my mental health

Used to watch entire seasons in one sitting. Felt empty after finishing. Avoided phone calls from friends. Sleep schedule got messed up. Realized I was using anime to hide from stress. Started watching just one episode a day. Joined a weekly chat group here. Now I actually remember the plots. We should talk more about healthy viewing in this space.

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sean511mo ago

What if the binge itself is the fun part for some people? I get totally lost in a story for a weekend and I love that feeling. It is how I relax, not escape.

jana_black1mo ago

Totally get that. I fell into a mystery series last month and basically lived on my couch for two days. Forgot to eat lunch once because I had to know if the gardener did it. That deep dive feeling is its own kind of vacation.

oscarw171mo ago

Set a phone alarm for lunch so you don't miss it during a binge.

shane_hayes1mo ago

Wait... but sometimes a binge is a way to avoid other stuff too. It feels like relaxing but it can also be avoiding hard things.