I sometimes literally treat life like a video game

Hey,

I hope this doesn't sound too weird..

I do this occasionally, I like to kind of disassociate perhaps? I do this by drawing my perspective back a bit, not in a contextual sense but universally. I literally control myself and take notice of my perspective as if I'm observing it, not "living it". I suppose it's a heightened sense of awareness because I sort of become aware of details around me and act with a surreal level of intention.

I don't really know how I can go into much detail here, but that's what I do, and it relives a great deal of stress.

Is this a concern?

Reply 1

Arcanine

14

That sounds like so much fun. I don't see the problem.

Reply 2

Smelly Ellie

12

Probably not unless it's Grand Theft Auto or something...

I think I do that sometimes, kind of drift off and everything just seems unreal.

Reply 3

Preeka

15

You just reminded me of an episode of misfits :biggrin:

. I think people do it on some level because I have heard friends talk about something similar. It's not really a concern if it doesn't affect your life though, it sounds like you're just sort of observing from an onlooker point of view so not really changing your actions because of it. (this is from what I understand of what you said so i might be a bit off-key if I've misunderstood)

Reply 4

Know_ThySelf

First thought... not the exact video but similar....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlA-b7jR0mg&feature=related

And no, that's not weird. Stepping back and looking at a situation is something that many people do/ should do...

Reply 5

Casshern1456

18

I really hope not cos I would have murdered a lot of people :cry2:

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

OP

Original post by Know_ThySelf

First thought... not the exact video but similar....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlA-b7jR0mg&feature=related

And no, that's not weird. Stepping back and looking at a situation is something that many people do/ should do...

No I don't look at the situation, I just react to it. But I'm not "there" mentally. It's not "Stepping back" it's like playing a First Person RPG.

Reply 7

Drunk Punx

19

I've sort of done that before, albeit unintentionally. It started of as a really philosophical thought which slowly became a slight surreality for 5 minutes before returning to normal.

Didn't have anything in my system that day either, was really peculiar.

Reply 8

Nashy19

15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTR4sAD_4qM - talks about the key to happiness.

It's not being 'zombified'.

Might be a bit arrogant to assume most people are less conscious than you though.

Original post by Anonymous

No I don't look at the situation, I just react to it. But I'm not "there" mentally. It's not "Stepping back" it's like playing a First Person RPG.

That sounds like the opposite of what you said first.

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 9

Fumblenuts91

12

I totally get what you mean.

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 10

chemical_bex

14

I always think "Quick, undo!"
Then remember I'm not a Sim.

Not really the same though.

Reply 11

connor ellis

5

Original post by Anonymous

Hey,

I hope this doesn't sound too weird..

I do this occasionally, I like to kind of disassociate perhaps? I do this by drawing my perspective back a bit, not in a contextual sense but universally. I literally control myself and take notice of my perspective as if I'm observing it, not "living it". I suppose it's a heightened sense of awareness because I sort of become aware of details around me and act with a surreal level of intention.

I don't really know how I can go into much detail here, but that's what I do, and it relives a great deal of stress.

Is this a concern?

I DO THIS TOO! :smile:

and also I think of everything in the context of objectives. e.g. Go to maths class. CHECK
Go to common room. CHECK
Complete homework. CHECK etc

Reply 12

LaMusiqueEstMaVie

2

I keep thinking I'm a Sim. And guage my life around the Sims way of doing stuff. Like, "If I talk to my friend for twenty more minutes, our relationship points will increase." Or "If I practice the piano, I'll gain a creativity skill point." Not really, but you know.

Reply 13

Vampyrcorn

14

so many crazy people :eek:

Reply 14

moonfly

Driving is not a good time to pretend you're playing Mario Kart... :redface:

Reply 15

Sonny_J_D

1

Yeah I do all the time - the worst is when you're in a conversation and you start to imagine the dialogue choices and co-responding karma gain when speaking with someone...

Not that I do that. :ninja:

Reply 16

Advanced Subsidiary

18

There is nothing wrong with that. In fact I encourage it. Life is similar to that of a video game in some respects. I sometimes think that life is one massive RPG. You go through levels earning experience on your journeys that helps you to deal with future endeavors - nifty.

Reply 17

Diabolic99

9

This happens to me every other day. I just take a step back mentally and observe everything around me which is really vivid. It feels like I'm seeing everything in the 3rd person when it happens. I don't think I made sense but it isn't easy to explain. Btw op can you explain a bit further what happens to you?

Reply 18

thisisnew

11

A few days ago after laying out some tooth paste on my brush I shouted out POWER SLUG. No idea why... took a long hard look at myself in the mirror after. This appears to be the most relevant thread for getting that off my chest.