Too Much TV is Good for My Mental Health
Sometimes I wonder why I watch so much television.Well, I think I actually know.
It's an escape.
I looked so forward to LOST and Glee last night.
LOST...well to actually get lost in the show. It's so awesome and so damn confusing at the same time. I don't think I'll ever get it, maybe with one episode left, I should stop trying.
Glee, because the music is always cool. The story lines are often far fetched, but sometimes so passionate and deep.
I watched Brothers and Sisters and cried like I normally do. That show of family, dysfunction, and life and death.
Those hours I spend in TV often tell me that I have little worries in the world. Things could be worse.
I could be stuck on an island being chased by black smoke.
TV makes me feel better.
Watching Modern Family, I often say, "I am a good mom!"
Some of the shows make me laugh until I cry. Have you seen "The Soup?" Laughing is healthy. Happy laughing is healthy.
See how healthy I am?
No more Xanax.
Um, that last non-sentence might be pushing it.
Alas, thank you boob tube for that extra self-confidence and dose of vitamin TV.
May 19, 2010 at 10:20 AM
I just watched Mondays episode of House and cried like a baby. It brings some things home and like you said also lets you know things could be worse. Watched Parenthood last night - love that show. It brings back memories of my youth while showing things I am going through right now with my kids. I love my TV shows!
May 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Yes! Yes to television! I'm glad we both know our medicine and when to take it. This Jack Handeyism pretty much sums it up for me: "WHEN I WAS A CHILD, there were times when we had to entertain ourselves. And usually the best way to do that was to turn on the TV."
May 19, 2010 at 10:38 AM
ha! True story! TV often makes me feel better about myself, too! Like, at least I don't do that... or have that problem. At least my family is not like that! ha Love this post!
May 19, 2010 at 10:38 AM
I nearly Gleed my pants, last night, watching Bryan Ryan and Will Schuester sing "Dream On"!
May 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I wish I could DVR The Soup without ending up with a bazillion of them. The On Demand is only snippits. It is by far my favorite show.
May 19, 2010 at 2:00 PM
I enjoy television, too, and I like that I'm not the only one! I like seeing what will happen on certain shows that I've gotten all wrapped up in. I don't mind that I get misty eyed whether it's all in the writing or real life. (The Biggest Loser gets me every week!) I love that my kids and I laugh together at some of the same shows. (The Middle!) I'm not alone when I watch tv -- I'm either sharing a moment with someone, or just sharing a moment with me.
May 19, 2010 at 7:43 PM
I totally agree. And it's good for your kids because they see what a wonderful parent you are compared to all those dysfunctional TV families.
Or one of those soul patch things like Hannah Montana's dad has. EEK!
May 19, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Yay!! Now I can watch hours of TV and not feel guilty!
May 20, 2010 at 5:13 AM
Watching Modern Family as we speak! :)
Sorry if I missed something. Are you still doing TWT?
http://www.halfpastkissintime.com/2010/05/thousand-words-thursday.html