Weekly Discussion Thread (March 3-9)

Hello. Here is my problem that is becoming more prevalent as I get older. I am 43 yo. Caucasian. Male. No previous mental issues. And no family history. I did have some depression during my divorce but got help and recovered after 6months of meds and seeing therapist every week.

I know this might sound trivial but it's causing my issues with me enjoying watching tv/Netflix/etc...

I can be watching a show or series and if the plot changes towards what I feel is negative or awkward, I find that I can't continue watching the show or the series.

Even though I can rationalize that everyone is OK and they will make it through the episodes, I just can't watch it.

And perfect example of this is with the new series called Orville. It's the episode where they have first contact with a planet and then when they are gathered together for sharing of food over dinner, one of the crew says something and then they(the landing party) are ushered away to security cells.

I just can't seem to watch it anymore even though I know they are all OK because they have another episode after this very one.

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