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u/_thehairapparent 3d ago
Tires
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u/Ok-Pen8151 3d ago
I’m actually on season two. Hilariously funny!
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u/_thehairapparent 3d ago
Nice!
It's a famous one, but Ferris Bueller's Day Off is really good. Cameron is a great "depressed" character imo.
Bill Murray gets depressed in Groundhog Day.
If you've never watched Arrested Development, that's one of my favorites.
Maybe you want stuff that DOESN'T feature depressed characters, lol. Anyway, enjoy Tires! I hope it stays good.
I'm depressed too.👍👍
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u/Upstate_Gooner_1972 3d ago
Santa Clarita Diet had me in stitches
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u/estephens13 3d ago
Love the show, but be warned it ends on an unresolved cliff hanger.
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u/TismTalks 7h ago
I knnnnooowww 😭😭 I love it so much and rewatch it all the time but I hate that we will never know what happens next!
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u/bibbi123 3d ago
Great British Baking Show. It's very zen.
As someone with severe depression, I find these kinds of shows better than comedies, since I frequently end up finding comedies to be unfunny when I'm down.
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u/Ok-Pen8151 1d ago
Not on Netflix but the show The Great Pottery Throw Down is pottery version. Relaxing to watch and really fun to watch
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u/IsaBella-trix 3d ago
The good place, maybe?
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u/Imaginary-JLo 3d ago
Peak, when I was under a depression era I kept questioning myself what can the perception of good or bad reflect on someone as useless as me. Then I casually found this show and honestly made me learn about the concept of morality and how can I shape my own view of myself without being ethically wrong. Maybe I got too much into it and not everyone has to live it the way I did, but it help me a lot!
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u/giftbasketfullofcash 3d ago
I find Unbreakable Kimmy schmidt to be encouraging on a deep level. But I also recommend a walk outside, it really helps me. Also drink some water and stretch a bit. You are worthy.
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u/Empty-Outcome5803 3d ago
Such brave girls. Hits on depression in a dark but funny af way. A24 + BBC, need I say more?! (On hulu)
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u/Empty-Outcome5803 3d ago
Ok this is in a Netflix best of subreddit lol whatever if you have access to Hulu then plz watch
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u/Accomplished_Bank103 3d ago
Try the Swedish mini series ‘Clark’. I never see anyone talking about it, but I thought it was a hoot. Bill Skarsgård brilliantly plays Sweden’s notorious bank robber, Clark Olofsson, whose 1973 bank robbery gave rise to the term Stockholm Syndrome. Oh, and feel better OP. Depression is a nasty bitch.
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u/mikeclem5 3d ago
From a fellow depressed human, go outside. Not like be active and hike or anything. But be in the world. Get out there somewhere.
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u/Ok-Pen8151 3d ago
Yeah I’ve started forcing myself to sit outside for at least 30 minutes a day. Baby steps lol
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u/dwestx71x 3d ago
Ferkin’ mosquitoes 🦟 I hate them and they love me. My back yard is a mosquito’s wet dream.
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u/batinthebelfry5 3d ago
Bojack Horseman
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u/dphoenix1 3d ago
It’s a great show, but idk about it being particularly uplifting…
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u/Stellaaahhhh 3d ago
It's cathartic.
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u/InvestigatorEntire45 3d ago
Yep. In my worst moods, I’ll watch something like The Royal Tenenbaums. Sometimes that is also what you need. ❤️
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u/thai_sticky 3d ago
I couldn't get out of bed for a week and binged Lost.i found it pleasantly distracting
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u/funnyfaceking 3d ago
Something you loved when you were 14.
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u/AffectionateBig9898 2d ago
Agreed. I was even technically younger when I watched this but magic school bus hits every time I’m depressed. Idk what it is but it’s so comforting
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u/Birdsteelpanda 20h ago
I'm an old soul, but one thing that always cheers me up is watching MASH. It has a lot of humor, but it also has some serious content and kind of makes you work through your crap. Got me through my dad's death, and generally makes me feel better when I'm feeling low.
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u/mmIastro 3d ago
Can I suggest that you need to watch something that's slow , languid and slice of life ?
I found K Dramas very good as it helps me engage with these characters, slowly. Most of the stories take time to establish the premise. They also then take you on a journey along with the characters.
Here are some low key , fun series
Because This is my first life - A down on her luck writer desperate to find a place to live through a series of events end up room mates with a guy . They both learn to heal through each other , learn surprising fun things about love... Supported by an excellent funny and fun cast ... This is a beautiful heartwarming exploration of warmth and connection
Hometown Cha Cha Cha - Simple premise. A dentist makes a gaffe in a city and ends up moving to the countryside. Found family, beautiful location and you will want to live with these folks .. on the way you will solve the 3 mysteries of Gongjin 😁
Twinkling Watermelon -a heartwarming time travel story that just explodes with love warmth and caring. Yes you will find the story very familiar . But the heart of this story will make you care for the characters.
Business Proposal - based on a Webtoon a woman helps her friend out on a Blind Date and absolute chaos ensues in her life when the blind date turns out to be her CEO ! Lean into the slapstick comedy of this Drama and its simply fantastic!
Enjoy the journey and hope you feel better soon
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u/DaisyPanda245 3d ago
I recommended Business Proposal as well. It definitely picked me up when I needed it!
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u/Intelligent-Brain313 3d ago
The Heartbreak Kid. Set in a sunny place and is funny. Keeps the spirits up 🤞🏼
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u/jasmsaurus 3d ago
I think you should leave on Netflix. The only show that could make me laugh while I was grieving a few months ago
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u/SanLady27 3d ago
No show has made me laugh harder. I was legit crying tears of laughter. You have to get in the right mindset for it and then it’s just hysterical omgg 🤣🤣🤣
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u/UnicornVoodooDoll 3d ago edited 3d ago
If you want something light to forget that you are depressed, Bob's Burgers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Rec, and Arrested Development are favorites of mine.
If you want something deeply emotional that will make you therapeutically cry at the end of each episode, check out It's Okay to Not Be Okay on Netflix. It has some of the most accurate and compassionate depictions of mental health issues I have ever seen in a show.
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u/FindingAWayThrough 3d ago
This is hard because sometimes what I need when I’m in my depression varies. Sometimes it’s “amusing with shorter episodes” (Schitt’s Creek, Brooklyn 99, Superstore, Young Sheldon) to contrast the depression, but other times, I need “serious, dramatic, some dark humor” (House, The Sandman, Outlander, Untold Stories of the ER) to meet where my mood is at.
Takes trial and error though!
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u/Sandwichfwiends 3d ago
Just want to first send you hugs. I struggle with depression as well, it’s not an easy feat. My feel good films are Schitt’s Creek, the Great British Bake Off or Glow. 🤍
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u/Old_Farmers_Daughter 3d ago
AP Bio - funny.
America Symphony - uplifting.
Army of Thieves - funny, adventurous.
Greg Davies, You Magnificent Beast - hilarious. I love this guy!
Unfrosted - funny
Call the Midwife - heartwarming, funny, uplifing. (Also via PBS)
Slap Shot -hilarious (and Paul Newman!)
The Graham Norton Show - hilarious!
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u/Delicious_Study5585 3d ago
Normal People, and go outside with direct sun light for 10 min daily
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u/PetitFleur1124 2d ago
I just discovered that I love Chapelle Roan. Get your iPhone, put your earbuds in and listen to some music. Or try listening to some comedy. Do this while walking and you'll get a double dose of good endorphins. When I can't do any of that, I resort to horror shows. I'm too busy being scared or trying to figure out who the killer is to think about my own shit. (also, maybe try to figure out WHY you're depressed and start working on that).
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u/doge_ucf 1d ago
I just watched Platonic and it was so funny. It only has one full season out though. The second is partially out.
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u/Level_Orchid_4583 1d ago
After my husband died, I watched Turkish movies. It’s almost impossible to be depressed while reading subtitles.
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u/DaisyPanda245 3d ago
One of my favorite K Dramas is Business Proposal. It’s a Korean rom-com and not dark at all. Very light, and I think you might like it.
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u/blue_collared 3d ago
Foundation, not because it's super uplifting, but because it's such a well thought out plot with complexity that it demands you pay attention and therefore distract yourself from the negativity of life. Also it's just a great show with great production value.
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u/factus8182 3d ago
Star trek voyager always gave me a warm hug feeling. Captain Janeway can take care of everything, she beat the borg!
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u/Obi-1-7552 3d ago
Community. I know it's not on Netflix but this show carried me through some of my hardest times.
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u/ujjwal1559 3d ago
All creatures great and small and The Durrells
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u/Ok-Pen8151 3d ago
All creatures great and small is on Netflix!!!!!??? I loved the book and show
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u/Own-Nefariousness702 3d ago
I was depressed last year, watched Superstore, definitely made my days better and made me forget about my shitty life for a while.
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u/Kishkishkish0 3d ago
Schitts creek. One time I was really down and I couldn’t find anything to interest me. Usually don’t watch these types of shows but this one hit the spot. Is hilarious and kind of humbling?
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u/Practical-Reach-1046 3d ago
What about Bob. Hilarious Bill Murray movie. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
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u/CollectionEntire2216 3d ago
The Big Year with Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin and Rashida Jones. Great pick me up movie.
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u/AlfhildsShieldmaiden 3d ago
The pangolin journey documentary. Also, depending on your version of depression, “Blood and Gold” was a real surprise treat. It’s Tarantino mixed with Westerns, with an unusually positive feeling as justice is served.
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u/s0uljner 3d ago
Your lie in April. NOT sure if youre into anime, but its one of the few good ones left that is imo fire
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u/Diglygee 3d ago
A show called brassic is quite cool imo, it gets heavy in some parts but nothing too much
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u/StartupSilicon 3d ago
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. It's an Indian movie - watch it, you won't regret.
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u/spareohs 2d ago
Afterlife. I watched this show when I was also going through some depression and it changed my perspective on life.
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u/ConclusionKitchen864 2d ago
Bojack Horseman is really good and cathartic for sure, my comfort show but depends what you're looking for. If you want something to laugh and forget, DON'T watch Bojack. Either way I hope you'll get better ❤️🩹 go outside if you can or call someone
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u/strawberrycheescak 2d ago
If you’re a girl legally blonde. Nothing like watching a women succeed and also fail, to make you feel like life will get better :)
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u/Correct_End998 2d ago
I thought beef was hilarious and ive had major depression pretty much all My life
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u/IllDimension2051 2d ago
Oh I know. Superbro it might not be your comedy type but it’s super easy and fast. You don’t have to think.
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u/Aggravating-Ad-4367 1d ago
One piece cured my depression (I started 2 years ago) it's 1139 episodes for the anime but the journey is INSANE, and worth it
If you're not ready for such a commitment, watch the first arc about 45 episodes. If you're not into it since anime is not for everyone, just know that I'm not into anime and one piece is the only one I've ever watched
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u/OfficialDuelist 1d ago
Nothing. Get out of your room and go spend some time outside, go visit friends, break your routine. Your routine is what got you here, you need to adjust it and put your mind in a new place.
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u/Weird-Power8997 1d ago
I doubt very much you’re depressed,not to be rude.you are more likely to be extremely miserable or sad.it Is the nhs says you are depressed when you have been sad for more than 3 months. 1 find out what is making you sad and sort out the soul problem. Be totally honest with your self about how it makes you feel.if it’s a women go have a chat with her. If it’s where you live it may be not the area but the internel colour of your property. Play light hearted music
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u/Weird-Power8997 1d ago
Find a good box set you can steam and for every series you watch take a 15 minute walk
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u/Alakowe-1 1d ago
Oh this is Netflix channel. Was going to recommend Slow Horses on AppleTV. It’s espionage, action and comedy in a strange way that is so good.
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u/Consistent-Two843 1d ago
The Good Place is a fun easy watch! It’s my go to comfort show! Wednesday is great, Santa Clarita Diet is another good one, Lucifer, Dead Boys Detective Agency, if you have prime, I recommend Good Omens. I’m basically just listing the shows I watch and rewatch! 😅
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u/reostatics 21h ago
Hundreds of Beavers on Tubi, there’s something that will make everyone laugh at one point.
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u/experienced_dreamer 17h ago
The Wild Robot on Netflix! It's super cute and cheered me up when I felt bleh last weekend.
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u/CALLMELOMELI97 3d ago
Go outside for a walk… after you watch whatever you want. I love going on my stupid little walks when I’m feeling down :)