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The Thin Line Between Distraction and Addiction
Uncovering an addiction I didn’t know existed
When we face difficult times, many of us seek distractions, small escapes from pain or loneliness. Yet, not all distractions are equal. Some serve as helpful additions to our healing process, while others can become harmful addictions.
The line between the two is often blurred, and it’s crucial to understand when a distraction stops being a refuge and starts becoming a burden.
I learned the hard way, spiraling from depression to an addiction I never saw coming: the need to be wanted. I believe people don’t always comprehend how desperate we can be for a distraction during hard times.
We grasp for anything that offers relief, no matter how fleeting. But as the saying goes, “everything in excess is harmful.”
The Descent into Numbness
Like many, I went through a dark period marked by depression, abandonment wounds, and unrequited love.
At the time, it felt overwhelming and all-consuming. I’d cry for hours, barely eat, and cling to my bed, only dragging myself to work. My coworkers even asked if I was sick because I looked so pale.
