HOW DO YOU ESCAPE FROM PAIN?
Grieving intensifies the emotions we are feeling. Grieving often happens in addition to other stress in our lives. Pressure builds inside. When we feel ourselves getting close to that pressure point we often seek to escape.
So how do you attempt to escape from pain and exhaustion? Perhaps you pour yourself a glass of wine or have a beer. You may relieve stress by jogging or other strenuous exercise. Or you may zone out in front of the TV or computer.
There is nothing wrong with these activities. It is more about your intention. If you are engaging in activities as temporary escape from painful emotions or inner conflict then you probably need to step back and honestly acknowledge what is really going on.
Grief often clouds our lives and our judgment. This is normal and natural after a loss. But what I am talking about here is a persistent cloudiness which persists as a result of relying on escape habits rather than honestly acknowledging the uncomfortable feelings.
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