>>12297086I have similar concerns, anon. I try to be conscious about the information that I feed into my mind. That goal made me stop watching TV and playing vidya and instead engage people in conversation to find out their opinions on whatever matters to them. Obviously there's a lot of disagreement and parroting, since many of them are consoomers too, but it's a completely different context because it's honest and spontaneous -unlike preconceived content targeted to me-.
An honest opinion about something (i.e. movie, book, device etc.) lets me know more about why they are consuming it and opens a window to their personalities. That's the same reason I like to browse 4chan, because anonymity lets room for people to have honest opinions, even if many of them are unmeaningful or I disagree or don't like them, most times I read something that feels like it's broadening my perspective instead of reinforcing what I already know I like.
It's very important not to engage. Just observe, don't take it personal and try to find in others a mirror of your own compulsiveness. Also, don't give up on all consumption. Through careful observation, you'll find out that there are products out there that you actually need in your life, but this time you'll be certain about it. Also avoid discussing with people that like the same things that you do, because that'll only reinforce your consoomerism.
Whenever I get tired or overwhelmed of reading and listening to others, I take a break from the outside world and go somewhere calm, like the forest or a park. Maybe listen to some music, read a book or watch a movie that I know I might like, but haven't found the time for. I'm sure you have a lot of those pending. Meditating on a daily basis helps too, but that's easier said than done. Venting here or with friends is also helpful but take care of your friends, they're not trashcans where you can dump all your mental diarrhea.
