Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - Signs You Are Escaping Reality to Avoid Life

Escapism, or escaping reality, is a defensive reaction involving the use of fantasy as a way to avoid conflicts and problems in daily life. It's important to be self-aware and know when we are escaping reality because recognizing these patterns allows us to address underlying issues and make conscious choices, fostering genuine personal growth and mental well-being. So in this video, we will be exploring the common triggers and behaviors associated with the desire to escape reality, and gaining valuable insights into recognizing these patterns within yourself or others. Let's discuss the nuances of dissociation, escapism, and their impact on mental health. Subconscious Ways You're Hurting Your Inner Child Without Knowing It https://youtu.be/TzbK_izLKTQ #escapism #mentalhealth Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Kelly Soong Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Brandon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroqbsyeRdmBT8-zlTHtWsQ Animator: Naphia https://www.youtube.com/@Naphia Thumbnail Artist : Sakura YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES: Olivine, A. (2023 Aug 31). "The Meaning of Escapism in Psychology." VeryWell Health. Retrieved from www.verywellhealth.com/escapism-7565008#toc-types-of-escapism Noel, S. (2013 Jul 6). "It Scares Me How Much I Turn to Fantasy to Escape. Help!" GoodTherapy. Retrieved from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/dear-gt/it-scares-me-how-much-i-turn-to-fantasy-to-escape-help Sherman, J. E. (2017 Apr 10). "Face-it Versus Escapist Coping Strategies." Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ambigamy/201704/face-it-versus-escapist-coping-strategies Krissy. (2023). "5 Signs You’re Escaping From Life (And A Reliable Solution)." Tastefully Minimalist. Retrieved from tastefullyminimalist.com/escaping-from-life/#t-1627858208018 Celes. (2023). "What Are You Running Away From? (Dealing with Escapism)." Personal Excellence. Retrieved from personalexcellence.co/blog/escapism/