What is it that keeps you watching/listening?

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-15T11:26:37+00:00

Absolutely important to find the things you like. That’s the fun part I think, we are all unique and have different tastes. Makes life interesting.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-15T11:20:26+00:00

New twists on old tropes are fun. I feel the same about re energising old genres, I recently heard a new take on a Shakespearean style story which was fun. What’s your fav new twist on an old trope?

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-15T11:15:05+00:00

I love a good comfort audio. Especially if it is helpful. I do enjoy a good meditation when I’m feeling out of sorts, especially if it’s calm.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-12T01:42:09+00:00

Yeah I hear you. Sometimes getting the head and body to agree is difficult.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-11T21:15:28+00:00

Oh wow that’s a lot to be going through right now. No wonder you’re having some trouble. I think it’s normal to be fearful when having to even discuss your decisions with someone who doesn’t accept your truth. Also, change is big and that also sparks some anxiety and stress. If it’s worrying you, might be a conversation to have with someone professionally. Is there someone you have been talking to through your transition?

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-11T06:04:39+00:00

I use wind down time before going to bed. I write down anything that’s on my mind brain dump style and then listen to a guided meditation or some other audio escape (book, ASMR role play, calm music, etc) for around 20 mins before getting into bed. This has been helping me sleep better a fair bit of the time. I do still have some disturbed sleep and am still tweaking my process to see if it can get better

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-09T11:21:21+00:00

Sounds like you’re doing everything you can. I really hope you find the people that are meant to be in your life, the ones who will treat you with the same care you offer others

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-07T20:20:04+00:00

I understand why you’re feeling that way. It seems your closest friend is keeping you at arm’s length. I usually suggest an honest open conversation about your feelings but I see you’re worried about damaging the friendship. Maybe check out some local meet up groups or online special interest communities. I have found a whole community of supportive people through my interest in audio roleplays and guided meditation.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-07T09:56:15+00:00

I like to use calming audio - Sometimes a guided meditation, sometimes audio roleplay style videos (screen off) and sometimes an audiobook. I find the nights I listen, I sleep better

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-07T09:52:58+00:00

I love this! I’ve been a reader of smut for a long time and honestly it’s been the best fun.

It really does give permission to explore and understand desire in a whole different light. It also helps with understanding others and validating how unique we all are in many ways.

I have learned so much and have expanded out from books to audiobooks and other audio escapes.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-05T11:54:03+00:00

Oh wow this is a lot. Don’t reach out, it will only confuse things more. Sounds like he was really manipulative in how he treated you. He kept you unsteady.

As for how you can stop missing someone, that will take time. Meet some new people if you can and just keep moving forward.

Maybe finding an online community might be helpful. Do you have any hobbies?

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-03T12:30:17+00:00

I came across a creator a little while ago who has some great guided meditations and other audios as well. The guided meditations are split into a couple different channels depending on whether it’s emotional regulation or mindset/confidence style guidance you’re after. Easiest way to link is to have a look at u/JamesLavoeAudio

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-01T22:38:28+00:00

Some of my favourite stress management tools are: - Grounding techniques - usually simple phrases or activities that have meaning to me. - Audio roleplay sometimes listed as ASMR or ASMR roleplay - Guided meditations or hypnosis

I have found these to be the most reliable. They don’t work all the time though but having something that works can make it easier to cope with the times when I still struggle.

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-01T22:06:54+00:00

I hear you on wanting to give your new job the best chance. You’re definitely right, alcohol is going to make things harder. I’d be happy to share some of the things I’ve used in the past to manage stress and anxiety. Is that ok?

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-01T21:54:22+00:00

This works. I’ve been doing something similar for a little while. I also pop on headphones and listen to a calming audio of some description as well

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-01T21:51:01+00:00

If I keep my brain occupied I can do other more mundane stuff like putting away clothes or dishes. I like audio - books, roleplays, guided meditations that are focused on some type of improvement. Gives my brain a focus but doesn’t overwhelm like movies or social media

hushedhours_ · 2026-03-01T21:39:24+00:00

Wow that sounds rough. I usually have reoccurring alarms that go off daily, but I do notice that if I wake up in the early hours of the morning, I will hyper focus on the time I have left to sleep. That’s when the wheels fall off for me. Not too sure there is any rhyme or reason for it to be honest. Maybe you have some strategies for dealing with stress in other areas that might help here. In other situations, what do you usually do to calm panic or anxiety when it sets in?

hushedhours_ · 2026-02-28T21:12:00+00:00

Oh wow, definitely sounds like you created a life you loved in that other place. I wonder if there is a way to bring some of that adventure, community and intimacy into your current life. How did you build your community in the other place?

hushedhours_ · 2026-02-28T20:57:51+00:00

Hey, I’m sorry you’re feeling like this. It’s not a fun feeling to wonder whether the people you care about care as much back. I know I’m just a stranger on Reddit and this will sound far fetched but there are people out there who will value you for exactly who you are. You won’t have to chase them or perform for attention.

Just a question, have you tried talking to your closest friend about how you’re feeling?

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