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fruitisgoodSenior Contributor
Does anyone here find the feeling of getting stuck into a good story therapeutic?
That could be film, books, an album etc
I personally really love it when it feels like I find a story at the right time in my life and it speaks to me.
I may relate to the character/s, the themes, or the overarching messages, and often this helps me to understand or gain insight on something.
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Misty5Senior Contributor
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@fruitisgood @Misty5 I find the classics are the best.
Last of the Mohicans, the final 5 pages. I made it through sobbing. A box of tissues mopping up cascading tears and snot - gross.
The book illustrates how painful it is to watch your closest friend, your brother from another mother or sister, accept their fate and there is nothing you can do.
Fruit is nature’s candy is my favourite saying.
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fruitisgoodSenior Contributor
@Misty5 If I'm reading correctly, you sound like you're a little burnt out on self help books. I totally get that and have been feeling the same.
I recently read Matilda which was so lovely. I'm sure you know the story but if not it's about an oddball who doesn't feel understood by her biological family and through keeping true to herself she finds her people. She stays curious and open despite what she's dealt and I found that inspiring.
Might I suggest revisiting something familiar? Even if it's not new, you may find a novel experience in revisiting it with a fresh perspective 🤍
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fruitisgoodSenior Contributor
@Glisten Love a good classic ! I have heard good things about that book too. A powerful story.
Reading is sort of new to me so I haven't read much, but movies I could go off for hours on.
I recently read The Hobbit and cried multiple times during that. a wonderful exciting tale of overcoming fears and adversity, and journeying into the unknown
Inspiring.
Really excited for LOTR too when I get to it.
It's funny you mention the fruit quote since my username is about fruit lol. What does it mean exactly?
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Meadow1Casual Contributor
When I am depressed I find reading fiction and watching Netflix movies helpful. Right now I can’t concentrate, but when I can it is great!
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Misty5Senior Contributor
Maybe one day I will read Matilda, I liked the movie. Not to shy away from the dark side, I am considering reading Alice in Wonderland. The only problem is, I am so sedated on antipsychotics, I can't stay awake for long so it might be the movie for now. At the moment, I feel stable and have never been accused of being a danger to others, but the psychiatrist will not currently reduce the dose so I have to consider hospitalising myself as I am morbidly obese now and gaining.
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Meredyth49Senior Contributor
I'm contemplating re-watching "The Stand" (Stephen King) tonight. I like his books more, but movies are easier to focus on right now.
This afternoon, I started watching the complete series of "Charlie the Unicorn" - cute & quirky, (not unlike myself, a friend said). IDK if I allowed links here, but it is on YouTube on the FilmCow Channel for those interested to know.
I don't feel particularly cute & quirky, though. Am I pretending I even feel any more? Idk. Then crashing waves of emotion, drowning in so much I just can't.
People living so much like my own life, I wish there was something I could say to make their pain go away. Why is it the beautiful suffer so? I live in dreams, forever dreaming for a time when life will be better. When I will be better again.
This world is so much, too much at times.
It's second by second again.
I will have a little 😢 cry - 10 mins only and it can make me feel better to let it out again.
Then I will put on my big girl pants again to watch the movie. With hot cocoa and Woolies peanut cookies. (Oh, sooo yummy)
But even the fun things feel like hard work when I am exhausted.
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tymeModerator
Hey @Meredyth49 , great to hear from you! It seems like it's been a while. I hear how movies and books can be so soothing, yet it can also be hard to get started.
When things are too hard, taking things step by step may be your only option. We are sitting with you and want you to know you are not a long.
We are thinking of you.
If peanut cookies are the go to tonight, go for it! Give yourself the permission to enjoy 🙂
Hugs
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Misty5Senior Contributor
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Meredyth49Senior Contributor
Thanks @tyme,
I didn't end up doing the peanut cookies but I did do the movie and hot cocoa.
Ended up going down an internet rabbithole and finally got to sleep at 3am. Now it's just past 9am in waking up.
Got some appointments today to attend.
Yeah, I have not been able to get on lot until recently as had troubles with phones. Finally got that sorted out now thankfully.
It's nice to hear from you again, I love your handle (internet name). I hope you are going OK too.
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