I used to binge 5 episodes a night, now I force myself to stop after 2

Back in 2021, I was watching Attack on Titan like crazy, hitting 5 or 6 episodes a night until 2 AM. Last week, I started Vinland Saga and I'm only letting myself do 2 episodes before bed. My sleep schedule is way better now but I miss that rush of knowing what happens next. Does anyone else have a system to pace themselves through a show?

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west.richard1mo ago

It's funny you mention that because I literally have a rule for myself now where I can only watch anime if I'm also folding laundry or doing dishes. Otherwise I just sit there paralyzed clicking "next episode" like some kind of zombie. Tried pacing myself with One Piece once, that lasted about a day before I was back at 3 AM watching Luffy punch a fishman.

kimr741mo ago

Wait, 3 AM watching Luffy punch a fishman? That's Fishman Island arc which is like episode 600 or something. You definitely made it way further than me, I stalled out around Alabasta. But seriously, the laundry trick is genius (I might steal it). Keeps your hands busy so you don't just binge 12 episodes without blinking.