I get it. I leach off the emotions from the tv. Feeling like a failure or getting anxiety.

TV is all about selling you something or building audience share. I use it for entertainment but don't rely on it to make life decisions, as you clearly state in your "tv diet" comment.

Agreed with Tommy. TV is all about selling. I feel that way about social media. A "tv diet" might be the answer. Trust me, you have it more "handled" than most and you are real.

thanks so much guys! Definitely adjusting my TV intake.

I put the tv either on the golf or the jazz radio usually marko! lol Not much harm there except the adds that play with your mind in the golf... Life insurance, diet things, fattening foods, it's a mess I agree with you, a mess!

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you know, over the years the number of people who appeared to have it "all handled" who I've then seen either it was all just pretence or it falls apart, divorce, sickness, addiction etc etc.

I'm not an envious person so it's never given me any joy in seeing it but it is a reminder of two things, you never know what sorrow is in someone's life either now or to come and if there is something good in your life then don't take it/ them for granted because you don't know when it might be gone.

I hear you Mark. Thanks...and you make sense. I have lived in fear for what could be 'taken away' health wise and this has inspired me to stay as guarded and diligent about my mental health as I can. I live with folks who also have mental health issues and they remind me every day to be grateful for what I have and for what I am able to do. Work part time and socialize at times too. I just came from a walk...and though I know I have my tendencies, I was really in the moment with strength. I have my family and friends which I am grateful for... I don't know what the future may bring..I am learning to be as healthy and adaptive as I can.

Tv doesn't bother me but I was feeling like that about Facebook. I've been much less stressed about what I have/don't have/accomplished/ not accomplished ever since then..

TV doesn't bother me bc I watch shows with real dysfunctional characters!! The ones that have it "al together" bore me!! BUT..I'm taking a FB and Instagram (it's the worst imo) fast atm. My head starts playing tricks on me with just a perfect picture of someone's life even though logically I know that is only one moment that they have captured it still messes with my mind. I've been on a new fast for quiet awhile with the exception of say the weather atm especially.

By all means if TV makes you start to feel not so good about your life or life in general please take a break!! I get so get it Mark!

thanks Nester! Thanks Sensitive!

i threw out my tv a few years ago as i hardly ever watched it - too much bad news and now my son has his one in my sitting room and it fries my head. if i want to watch a show or anything i use netflix or whatever on my laptop. I wish he would move the damn thing to his room. do whatever suits your needs mark and makes you feel good.

thanks irish!

Big hug for you sweetie.... I enjoy some shows but I agree that we never know what goes on in someone else's life or heart..... No one gets out of this life easy IMHO.... We are all going to have our trials to face ... I remember a doctor I had year ago defined the word 'fine' as F-fucked up I-insane N-neurotic E-exhausted .......xo

thanks Jan!