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Why do we want to avoid death?
Warning: this story is about death. You might want to click away now. That’s because, researchers say, our brains do their best to keep us from dwelling on our inevitable demise. A study found that the brain shields us from existential fear by categorising death as an unfortunate event that only befalls other people.
How often do we escape death?
On average, people unknowingly escape death approximately 6 times throughout their life.
Why do we prolong the inevitable?
Delaying the inevitable also delays crossing to the other side. And crossing to the other side most often affords us a fresh start with fresh perspective and renewed resources. Delaying the inevitable creates more internal stress than resolving an issue and moving on.
What happens when you delay the inevitable?
What do you try to escape from in life?
In life, many people try to escape from various things. No matter what they are trying to avoid, these things ultimately ladder down to their fears, their deepest sorrows, their pains, their past, and their disappointments.
How do people escape from mental illness?
It can come in different forms. Some people escape by seeking out alternate activities, such as sleeping and playing. Some drown themselves in work. Some immerse themselves in addiction, like emotional eating (bingeing), smoking, alcohol or even drugs.
How do people try to escape from addiction?
Some immerse themselves in addiction, like emotional eating (bingeing), smoking, alcohol or even drugs. Some physically run away from their homes. Some may even go as far as to migrate to a new place where they can start “afresh.” In life, many people try to escape from various things.
How do you use escapism in everyday life?
If you like to watch television or movies, listen to music, read books, play games, and daydream, you’ve partaken in escapism. It’s completely normal. Playing sports, telling stories, and even eating food all can be used to escape.