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I don't get depressed if a story is sad or ends badly but it does impact my mood. I do things like reading and watching series and movies to enjoy them. It's entertainment. If the entertainment value isn't there, then, I feel bad for investing time into it. If it was something I read in a couple of minutes, I couldn't care less. But spending months and years waiting for the next chapter does impact a person's mood
Why comment section screaming “I allow fictional stories to affect my reality and mood”. Y'all need to chill and protect your peace. Some fictional story is not worth the discomfort. Go touch some grass