Lol, that's the power of self-disclosure :) I read because I enjoy it, I can read anything without being affected. But if it's boring, I have no problem dropping it. I'd suggest looking at those readings as opportunities to gain perspective, not as something you have to like or agree with. Just let it go and move on.
Honestly the best thing to do is to completely disengage with the material.
Close the tab and do something else
I’ll talk shit about how crappy the story has become in the comment section. Once I’ve vented all my frustrations, I’ll unsubscribe. If it keeps getting updated and shows up in every dimension, I'll just scroll past it. hehe
Venting seems indeed like a good strategy, let all that trapped energy express itself out.
Maybe next time it updates I'll be in a better place and I also just let it go.
Currently doing something else!
when adding to a list you can uncheck the box to subscribe so you won't get updates for it in your notifs. helps when you want to have it marked as dropped w/o being reminded, and helps to disengage
I'm not subscribe to it, and it is not in my lists either. It just appears around and jump scares me.
Wouldn't be great if there was a block option.
Do you have any strategies when you notice a story you are reading affects you negatively?
I came across a story. I liked the MC, but it's obviously just going to get worse and worse. It's not finished yet, and a part of me would like to just skim it all and just forget about it afterwards, but it will keep updating, and I will keep stumbling with it.
Do you have advice? Any strategy to disengage or set boundaries will be appreciated. Group therapy will be even better. Tell me who hurt you.
Thanks!!
*Actually, just writing this made me feel a bit better. So, thank you for reading.