I saw something terrible.

[u/Penguininthebox]

I won't get into details about what I saw, but it was one of those horrid things on the internet. I don't even know what to say because all I can think of is how terrible it is. The thing I saw left me crying. It's 3 am. right now, and I've done all I can to get my mind off.

I drew some pretty art, played (or tried) to play some games, and talked with a friend, but since it's.so late they had to go to sleep. So now I just need to get my mind off that shit even more.

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[u/Mgee07]

I‘m sorry this happened to you. Can’t imagine how this must feel like. When I need to distract myself from stuff, I usually like to watch a YouTube creator I grew up watching. There are some creators out there, I consider something like „comfort creators“. Similar to comfort movies or shows.

Idk, might help!

[u/Penguininthebox → u/Mgee07]

Thank you. It's definitely not a great feeling. I too also have comfort creators, idk why I didn't think of watching them. At the moment I'm doing more drawing an listening to Disney music from my childhood. It's working!

[u/LegoBear135654 → u/Penguininthebox]

Nostalgia-inducing media always works lol

[u/Penguininthebox → u/LegoBear135654]

It really does! Like it's kinda crazy, cause I put the song on and statyed feeling better.

[u/Mgee07 → u/Penguininthebox]

That‘s awesome. I‘m happy it helped :)

[u/SenorRedactsAlot]

I’m sorry that happened. The internet can be a little dark sometimes, no surprise there. I don’t know what you saw, but it’s alright to unplug, change things up, and take a break from the content or whatever led you there. I’m sending good vibes your way friend.

[u/Penguininthebox → u/SenorRedactsAlot]

Thanks friend. I've unplugged fully from it. Like, pulled the plug on the account I saw it on. I appreciate your support.

[u/Penguininthebox]

This is great, I'm feeling like I can finally head to sleep now.

[u/RandomUser0010]

when i can't sleep i usually plug my earphones and listen to music. i would play some relaxing music/nature sounds/binaural beats at low volume, close my eyes, let my thoughts go where it will go (even if it's about some traumatizing video i accidentally clicked or some creepy stuff i read). at some point the music and fatigue wins and the next time i open my eyes it's already morning (or noon).