Escapism in Psychology: Healthier Types of Distractions - Verywell Health In psychology, escapism is when a person routinely uses an activity or behavior to escape life's realities It is a way of distracting the mind Examples include social media, substance use, or playing games to avoid thinking about or facing something else, such as a relationship conflict or a stressful assignment deadline
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