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Addicted to Escape: How Emotional Avoidance Fuels Addiction
Ever wonder why so many people turn to alcohol and other addictive substances—not for a high, but for relief? It’s not always about chasing pleasure. For many, it’s about escaping
- by Dana Hinders
When anxiety or depression settles in, even the simplest decisions—like checking your email or choosing what to wear—can feel like too much. Tasks that once came naturally now feel distant,...
- by Dana Hinders
One minute, you’re enjoying the day and happily checking items off your to-do list. The next, your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and it seems like the world...
- by Dana Hinders
Living with bipolar disorder can feel like riding a rollercoaster that never quite stops. One day, you’re filled with energy and optimism—your mind races with ideas, and sleep feels unnecessary....
- by Dana Hinders
According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention, someone in the world dies by suicide every 40 seconds. That’s a staggering 703,000 lives lost each year—many of which might have...
