Has the sims comfort you in away ?

This game is my escape from the rest of the world and other people in general. I'm an introvert, so I need to disappear into my own cave (alone time) to 'recharge my batteries' on a regular basis or I start to feel drained, tired, and grumpy.

The Sims is great for that because once I turn on my game, I can disappear into it for a few hours easily. And hubby and the dog have both been trained to know that it's "mommy time" when the Sims game gets turned on. :D

It's definitely been a great comfort to me since the pandemic and lockdown started. Building, creating, etc. helps so much when I get really stuck in my depression. <3

Yes. Things change and come and go, but since its been released the Sims has always been there. That is one thing that has stayed consistent throughout my life and so its become comforting and familiar in that sense. Things have changed a lot for me over the last few years after having gone through a rough time things are finally evening out but I like that I can still pick up from where I left off with the game.

Although new versions and expansion packs come out; not a whole lot changes with it and that's one thing that I hope stays the same for future players. I am lucky enough to have grown up with the game. :)

I don't know if comfort is the word I'd use exactly, but we all need playtime, in whatever way is fun for us ☺

Kids aren't the only ones who understand themselves and others better through imaginative play

When we don't get enough playtime that's when we tend to be sad or stressed-out or irritable and then we are more likely to make bad choices or respond to others without enough kindness and patience

i. e. without playtime we humans can be quite un-comfort-able indeed

I can find stress relief in game play or whatever entertainment that floats my ship, but what alleviates tension in the healthiest way possible for me is physical activity. As long as I’m able I will continue to spend time outdoors, preferably in nature, for as long as possible. A hike up a mountain or a walk in the forest is the only therapy I’ll need. For now anyway. I can do this on my own or with someone close to me, but it’s gotta be outside, away from the everyday hustle ‘n bustle. Away from people. After I’ve done that I find it much easier to appreciate the comfort of a cosy home and playing games or watching movies and deal with this demanding world of madness again the next day.
There have been times in the past when I was physically too wrecked and mentally too anxious to set a foot outside my door so I’ll take anything I can get. When the wild calls, this boy will answer. ?⛰?

Sims makes me laugh, it's a very relaxing game to play.

Not sure if comfort is the exact word, but since TS1 came out the game has been a great way to create, do stories, and just plain relax after a long hard workday. I have several other interests, so simming is part of a blend providing recharging when it's needed.

No, I don't use the Sims as a substitute for IRL human connection or emotional support.

The Sims is like any other diversion + enthusiast hobby.

"simmerorigin;c-18202374" wrote:
No, I don't use the Sims as a substitute for IRL human connection or emotional support.

The Sims is like any other diversion + enthusiast hobby.

I don't use for that either .

I wouldn't use the word comforting per se but it has definitely been a good stress releiver at times. I am someone who gets stressed and nervous ? easily but I find writing, dance,family, reading, prayer and definitely music most comforting. I think there is a disconnect with sims because it's all virtual and I love to see, touch, hold, or engage with real life things. However, there were times when sims did help, especially cc shopping retail therapy ?

Also I think I get too tied into storylines for sims to relieve stress or bring comfort. When I'm stressed I like to do things that requires me to think about "nothing" lol and just relax my brain. But as a story teller I can't help but deep dive into all of these scenarios and stories and relationships once I start playing. And building is too frustrating and time consuming to relieve any stress? even though my end results are always really good and I always end up doing it anyway.