TV can be very comforting and soothing. It is isolating, but sometimes we get from TV characters what we can't get from people in real life. It is like an alternate universe in to which we can either escape or envelop ourselves. Like almost anything, if it isn't an addiction or obsession, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. 1) It is not pathetic. 2) Sometimes whatever gets you through the day, and works, is the best possible medicine. 3) I often feel the same way. So you are not alone at all.