The way I watch videos is a measure of my mental state. Looking back, I usually got into video content when I was in limbo, waiting for results after sitting for an important exam. But when I was relaxed, I preferred active pursuits like writing, drawing or reading, rather than watching videos. Whenever I was in a state, I watched so many videos that it bordered on addiction. I would choose a British or American TV show and binge watch it. I stayed up all night watching episodes and even ate in front of the TV. That's how I dealt with anxiety. As a side effect, I suffered from depression that felt like severe fatigue. After that, I made it a point to avoid watching too many videos.
These days, I mostly watch video content for the shared experience with my family. The point is to share our feelings after watching something together. I watch family-oriented movies and documentaries with my kids. With my husband, I watch movies or TV shows with tight plotting.
limbo - an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement
binge watch - to watch several episodes of a TV series or program, one after another
- Her love of chocolate borders on addiction. / The way some people use social media borders on addiction.
- Streaming services make it easy to binge watch entire shows. / I stayed home and binge watched a documentary series.
- People deal with anxiety in different ways. / I deal with anxiety by eating.
1: Do you watch a lot of video content?
2: Yes, I tend to watch pretty often.
1: What types of content do you usually watch?
2: I tried to choose content that is educational or has artistic merit.
1: I can't help myself once I start watching, so I'm trying to cut down.
2: Yes, it's important to practice self-control.