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Why do we escape from reality?

Asked by Blackberry (33949points) May 5th, 2010

I don’t have the time at the moment to think of a perfect way to say this, but I hope you guys will understand what I am trying to say anyways.

What are some of the reasons we escape reality? For example, maybe some understand reality is a harsh place and need something to cope. Watching T.V. or playing videogames, or collecting that rare stamp lets us feel in control of something at least because at times we feel like we are just a pinball being bounced around.

How do you feel when you escape reality? Do you think of it in this way? Or is whatever you do just another random activity to accomplish something trivial or waste time until you have to go back to that textbook or go back to work?

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