3 ms·
Ask HN: When you are very depressed, What book/movie to see?
When you depressed every day, living in Place like China like in Blade Runner, What book/movie to see to get hope or happy? How about Doraemon?
- f_allwein 9y agoClassic comedies, like When Harry Met Sally or Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Hannah and her Sisters. Also, if you're actually depressed, that is a medical condition and you should find somebody to talk to or get professional help. See https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/for-friends-and-family/?o=9222#.WfrN40qnzYU https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-... for information, or search for Samaritans in your area.
- ghosthamlet 9y agoThanks
- ian0 9y agoBooks & movies can help you connect with your location or situation, they don't have to be a diversion. When living in China I liked to watch dystopian sci-fi & anime based in large cities - Akira, Ghost in the shell, Oblivion, Dredd, The fifth element, total recall Then grab some headphones and go for a wander around your megacity :) PS this also works for other scenarios. Eg "Black cat white cat", or "Brother" if strapped for cash. "Fight club" if your job is getting you stressed. I think lot of art is created by artists as a "cure" for their current worries. And their problems tend to be just like ours.
- ghosthamlet 9y agoTHANKS，i will see again Fight club