Addictions such as emotional eating, alcohol or drugs.Seeking out alternative activities to numb painful feelings, such as sleeping, playing video games or watching TV.Here are some examples to help you recognize escapism and avoidance behaviors: However, continually avoiding reality through entertainment or fantasy only means your problems get pushed aside for now - not forever. Some people have run away from their issues for so long, that flight seems ingrained in their nature - this is the escapist mentality. Flight sends you running in the opposite direction. Fight means you stay and face a problem until it’s resolved, no matter how messy it may get. When faced with an unpleasant or threatening situation, there are generally two options - fight or flight. In this post, we’ll discuss how to stop running away so that you can face difficult circumstances head-on. Running away from your problems is tempting, but there’s a better, healthier way. However, if you keep walking away from that problem and never address it, it won’t just disappear. Giving yourself some space from these issues can help you get a fresh perspective. How to Stop Running Away From Your ProblemsĮveryone has problems.Why Shouldn’t I Run Away From My Problems?.
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