How to make a month go by as fast as possible other than sleeping

Fal@yiffit.net to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 98 points –

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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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....

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

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

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.

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