Prompt: Why do people use certain activities to serve as an escape from their troubles?
During rough times, many people find outlets to distract them from the occurring situation. These activities can help take their emotions and exert those feelings into something physical. By doing so, it serves as a temporary block of how they really feel. An example of this is present in the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. Here, Oscar turns to writing sci-fi pieces when he feels rejected or upset.
On the other hand, I believe that this is the wrong path to take. This because many people who go down this road begin to isolate themselves, which can amplify these negative feelings even more. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao represents this on page 32 when the narrator states that Oscar felt lonely when all he did was played games, read books, and wrote. By not outwardly expressing your emotions, they will get bottled up until you reach a breaking point. However, if you expressed how you felt, you would be able to gain a better understanding and possible solution as to how you can move on from the situation.
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