Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Nerd Culture»Happy Nerd: How the Culture Helps My Anxiety
    It'll be ok, Steven
    Nerd Culture

    Happy Nerd: How the Culture Helps My Anxiety

    Stacey WeberBy Stacey WeberAugust 1, 20183 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    I honestly can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t a nerd. I think it was hardwired into me from birth, much like joy or sadness.

    Hi there

    Unfortunately, though, so was an Anxiety Disorder and Depression.

    Lurking in the corners of my mind like teeny-tiny little gremlins, those two have been questioning every decision I have made my entire life. I imagine these delightful guests are probably hanging around house-party style in everyone’s thoughts every so often.

    *Quick question: Who doesn’t feel bogged down by the wonderful shit-show that is adulting? Anyone? Moving on, then.

    There are a lot of us out there

    It wasn’t until I mentioned this while talking with some of my friends that I came to an interesting realization: there are a lot of us anxious folk in Nerdland.

    We’re all nerds down here.

    What’s the correlation between Anxiety and sweet, glorious nerddom? Probably the same thing that makes Halloween (the holiday, friends, not the movie) the huge success that it is:

    The ability to experience something other than reality, even if only for a little bit.

    Wait…I’m not supposed to wear this every day?

    I personally got really into Harry Potter in my late teens (like, REALLY into it, guys), and my love for immersing myself into something more fantastical was born. I’m not even going to lie and say that I am not still into Harry Potter an uncomfortable amount for an adult woman (especially when my three sons are so over it), but it will always represent a sense of security for me.

    yer a nerd, Harry

    This has been a pattern for me over the years: Supernatural got me through postpartum depression the first time around, Sherlock the second time.

    When life feels a little heavy in between the stress of jobs (and raising kids and paying bills and remembering to socialize and… great, I’m doing that anxious thing now, aren’t I?),  Penny Dreadful always has a way of making me feel like maybe my current situation isn’t really that bad.

    Well, it could be worse, I guess

    I have found that disappearing into a movie, series, book or video game has helped me to process my thoughts when they seem to be flying at me a mile a minute: it’s my form of self-care.

    In a culture that tends to sweep the “unpleasantness” of mental illness under the rug (which is ridiculous that there is a stigma around this in the first place, but I digress…), it’s really no surprise that we are finding ways to cope by escaping.

    That, and it sure is a blast being a nerd.

    What do you think? Does getting your geek on help with your stress? I’d love to hear your take on the subject!

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleFirst Look: Women of Terminator Revealed
    Next Article Japan’s ‘Venom’ Poster is WAY Cooler Than Ours
    Stacey Weber

    Stacey is a Michigan native with a love for all things weird and awkward. All that nerdy goodness started with an NES, but hit full maturity circa 1996 with a sweet little number called the Playstation. Today, she spends her free time arguing Star Wars fan theories with strangers online and reading copious amounts of useless information.

    Related Posts

    A 101 Dalmatians Dream Come True: Unique Vintage’s Blue Dalmatians Swing Skirt

    July 18, 2025

    The Modern Geek’s Weekend: Gaming, Fitness, and a Little Indulgence

    July 17, 2025

    Everything That is Important to Know Before Betting on Boxing

    July 17, 2025
    Halloween Fruity Pebbles

    Fruity Pebbles Cereal Brings Back Beloved Halloween Edition

    July 16, 2025

    Top 5 Channel Manager Features That Improve Hotel Efficiency

    July 12, 2025
    DEVO's "Whip It" Music Video

    “DEVO” Documentary Will Hit Netflix in August

    July 8, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Cameras are Rolling on “Practical Magic 2!”

    July 18, 2025

    Tried 5 Tools to Edit PDF Tax Forms – Only 1 Nailed It

    July 18, 2025

    The Best IPTV Service in 2025 – Why LivePlayer-IP.com Stands Above the Rest

    July 18, 2025

    Why You Should Hire a React Native Developer for Your Next Mobile App

    July 18, 2025

    WGA Condemns CBS Cancelling “The Late Show,” Colbert

    July 18, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025
    Toynk and Brickcraft SDCC 2025 exclusives

    [SDCC 2025] Toynk, Brickcraft Reveal “Futurama” Figure & More

    July 16, 2025

    Cameras are Rolling on “Practical Magic 2!”

    July 18, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    Taika Waititi, Drew Pearce to Tackle “Judge Dredd”

    July 17, 2025

    NEW Official Trailer for “Tron: Ares” Hits

    July 17, 2025
    "Alien: Earth"

    Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” Gets a Brand New Trailer

    July 18, 2025

    CBS Announces the End of “The Late Show” in 2026

    July 17, 2025

    Berlanti Developing Live-Action “Captain Planet’ Series for Netflix

    July 17, 2025

    Netflix Officially Greenlights “Assassin’s Creed” TV Show

    July 17, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025

    “Life After” Impartial Exposé on Complex, Important Issues [Review]

    July 15, 2025

    “Superman” Big, Beautiful Mess Bursting With Color, Hope [Review]

    July 11, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.