2007-01-27 01:26:15 · 8 answers · asked by Mary G 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This is a distraction from life's problems. Right now I have about 10 pressing issues, but they are so big, it's much easier to be here answering your question right now.
I have various other methods -- reading (that gets to be problematic, too, since I tend to use every spare waking moment readin the book du jour until I'm done in a couple days. I wish I could just savor the books. I also enjoy long, hot baths but with several kids they usually don't give me much time to totally relax in the tub before a knock on the door comes. I'm too sleepy myself by the time they fall asleep. Sadly, I have also noticed that I drink about a bottle of wine per week now -- quite likely an unhealthy habit forming which is clearly escapism, but in an unhealthy way.
I also spend lots of time fantasizing.. much more than I ever used to.
I used to eat a lot, but I kicked that habit to the curb. Maybe I'll trade in the bottle for a workout video.
Why don't we all just vow to tackle our real issues with more regularity? Then the need for all this escapism would diminish!!
2007-01-27 01:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the internet is form of escapism. We can ask questions, answer other questions and just escape the daily life.
Other forms for me are: watching movies, reading, sleeping, day spas and anything relaxing.
2007-01-27 09:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by blue eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer is a great escapism. Another great escapism is a bath with those bath bombs that fizzle into a delightful flower petal aroma. That is the ultimate, inexpensive get away.
Awesome question!
2007-01-27 09:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my current work is in the computer...and i couldn't escape it :-(
Butl tell you what, before i open my scary deadliner file to start working, i "escape" by cleaning up the mess around, taking a long bath, arranging the books, calling up some firneds and before i know it it's time for lunch!
oh and of course answering these kinds of stuff :-)
2007-01-27 09:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Beanie.beanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the honest truth? video games. when I am stressed out or whatever, I play the games and it makes me forget why i was upset or troubled. Which is odd because I am so girly. Action games are whats recommended, dont play any fighting games because they make you more upset! lol i swear the game cheats!
2007-01-27 09:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot bath
reading
going for a walk
2007-01-27 09:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by Mango 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup, along with movies. the most important remain books.
2007-01-27 09:47:06 · answer #7 · answered by implosion13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like to read. yes, actual books. you know those are still around and being published daily? try one. their grrrreat!!!
2007-01-27 09:28:46 · answer #8 · answered by Motherload 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋