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Depression and Time Perception

If your brain time feels out of whack and you’re not controlling it, this might signal anxiety or depression. While anxiety speeds up time, depression pulls you into the past. It replays old moments over and over, trapping you in a loop. When you’re lost in either anxiety or depression, your mind is not present—it’s operating on an entirely different timeline, which distorts your perception of time.

Manipulating Time: Practical Tips

You can manipulate your perception of time by controlling how you engage with life:

• Slow time down by constantly engaging in new activities. Your brain stretches time out when it’s forced to process new information.
• Speed time up by sticking to routine tasks, allowing your brain to check out and slip into autopilot mode.
• Be present: Focus deeply on each moment to slow down your brain time.

Resting shortens life: The more idle you are, the shorter your life feels because your brain switches to autopilot.

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