Is it just me?

[stingray_lover]

Recently I have begun to notice that I get bored of TV shows really quick. I always hear other people my age (18-25) talking about how they binge-watch shows all the time. I have maybe only finished 2 series at most. I also have noticed that I find the snapchat subscriptions (basically 5-15 minute episodes from different creators or news channels that are focused around a general theme) are much easier for me to actually finish and enjoy. An example of one on there is Vice World News which is in-depth reporting on situations and things around the world that many people are not talking about in mainstream media.

Is anyone else having a similar issue?

[merriemountain]

I used to be able to watch series but ever since tiktok became a thing I always find myself so bored watching shows or movies. I think I was able to watch in the past because I was either using it as a way to disconnect with whatever was happening in my life or I would have in on in the background as a reward while working on my computer or something. I don't think I ever have been able to give tv my full attention because it's usually too long a drawn-out. But I would say if the snap chat features are what interests you then that's not an issue at all! I would much rather learn something than know all the quotes and whatnot from a popular series (I personally have never been great at this regardless if I have seen the show) and likely that would be something that you might be able to bring into conversations later in life!

[Mymedsworeoff]

I'll say that if it's not what keeps our focus and attention it's not for us... I find myself watching the t.v. view guide more then anything.. Until I get yelled at to put something on. As I tend to drive family members up the wall. If it don't have flashing lights.. If they did everything in animation. Massive explosions in the background. Flashing lights.. I'd watch everything...

[BTV65]

I have binged a bunch. I have limits in a single sitting though. What gets me is when I'm in love with a show and they take a break for a few months (change in seasons perhaps), and I never go back and watch it ever again. Even when it comes up in my "recommended". Meh... Once I fall off the horse of interest, I just don't go back.

[FluffTeal in reply to BTV65]

I am similar to you. I can binge just fine. I can binge old TV shows that I've seen and enjoyed, such as Seinfeld or The Office, Chopped, as well as new shows. Honestly, I re-watch a lot of the same content (shows, movies, or TV series that I stick with). Perhaps it's comforting in a way? BUT if my interest isn't captured in the first 3-5 minutes, I'm tuning out and won't likely ever go back!

[stingray_lover in reply to FluffTeal]

I am the complete opposite when it comes to shows. Which I find kind of weird because I have a lot of anxiety and research shows that people who have anxiety tend to re-watch shows because they know what is going to happen. The few series I have watched all the way through (Friends, The Office...) I can watch random episodes here and there, but I cannot watch them all the way through again.

[stingray_lover in reply to BTV65]

I never even thought about the pattern of whenever a show takes a break I never really watch it again. But I definitely can relate to it. Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, Chicago Med, Harlots, Handmaid's Tale, etc... All of these I loved but once they took a break I never went back to them again. I am able to watch quite a bit of cooking competition shows. I think its because a) I love cooking and food, which is probably one love of mine that has been consistent compared to other hobbies or interests. And b) there is not a set plot and it is very random in a way? Like it isn't the same challenge or the same type of food or whatever. For me I have noticed that if it is very random and not on the same topic every time I can watch a show or video on snapchat.

[99cents]

My problem is I can't stop watching a movie when it's bedtime. Sleep is so so so so important for adhd brains. Disinterest and hyper focus are both attention regulation issues.

[stingray_lover in reply to 99cents]

I have the same issue, except with Reddit threads and Buzzfeed posts and quizzes lol

[Majbahj]

I'm the one who rewatches to remember. I will watch and do other things when I'm not into the show. SO, I try to watch more than one series to switch out each one whenever bored.lol

[stingray_lover in reply to Majbahj]

I feel this. Recently though I've noticed that no matter how many back-up shows I have, I always end up bored with all of them. The struggle is too real