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A strange feeling and desire to do something

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lycheetothestar · 29/04/2025 15:26

This is going to sound really strange and I'm not sure I will be able to explain myself very well, if at all. But I'm watching an old episode of Murder She Wrote and I just feel like this sort of painful happiness. It's so simple and comforting and nostalgic that it's almost a bit painful and melancholy if you understand what I mean.

I don't just mean the programme but there's something about that time and memories and just wanting things to be more...simple.

And I've been thinking I want to recreate this feeling I get from watching it but also the life that I associate with it - so I guess a less complicated, less superficial, commercial type of living? i just desperately miss that feeling of being younger and I wonder what I can do to get more of it in my life - just a simple joy in everyday life. I'm even looking at how everyone looks and dresses in it.

I think probably the big thing I could do is get off social media more, I don't spend much time reading the news so that's great, but I definitely spend far too much time online and I think that would help but does anyone else have any other idea - or even know what I mean and have you felt the same and managed to successfully do anything about it?

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Rememberthis81 · 29/04/2025 15:27

I think you maybe have a bit too much time on your hands

and should get outside in the glorious sun for some fresh air

Rememberthis81 · 29/04/2025 15:28

Do you live alone? Work?

saveforthat · 29/04/2025 15:32

It's called nostalgia and I get it a lot, especially when watching old programmes or listening to old music. Try and do a hobby or something that brings you joy. You need something that takes your whole focus to do it.

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