Deep Thoughts: Escapism
Typically when we don't want to talk about or address something, we deflect away from it. There are many ways to do this such as with humor or sarcasm, a popular and easy get away strategy. A joke about something unrelated or a playful comeback, anything for a distracting laugh. Few use anger and redirection as another tactic. Bring up a past argument or point fingers at someone else. Regardless, we all have ways of leaving unwanted situations and avoiding social faux pas. But what happens when we escape non-social problems? Most people know what procrastination is and odds are we've all been there and done that. Whether it's a school paper or a work project, some are just not great with managing their time. However, while procrastination is a wide known method of avoidance, it's not the only one out there. Have you ever lost yourself in a good book? Used recreational drugs? Or maybe got carried away in your favorite playlist? Many healthy people have an esc