Fiction as a form of escapism

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Does anyone else here use fiction as a form of escapism so often that when you are hit by reality it feels as if you were living a whole different life in a fictional world and all of a sudden you went to a different world? Or the happiness you feel when reading, watching, writing, imagining is the only happiness you actually feel? Or is it just me?

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SW-User

Hi, I'd say that there is not really any "escapism" involved. Escape from what? The "real world"? In a certain sense we all share just one Reality, yet all of us are unique, with our own paths and directions. I'd see it as a great good to have a rich imagination, and in having it perhaps you can expand and enrich your world so that "happiness" can be found more often. ( But just to say, I tend to feel more "happy" when I'm not seeking it. I just [i]am[/i] )

You mention writing. Maybe you can grow in your writing skills. Such skills tend to grow with use and practice. As said, as I see it there is no "fictional world" as opposed to any other. "Writing, imagining, reading, watching" - what a great start! All the ingredients for a life full of openings and surprises.

All the best.

SW-User

I literally spend all day listening to music and creating stories in my head. been doing it since I was little.

Cinnamorolllover · 13-15, F

@SW-User I do the same! I made a charecter that has become so comforting for me! I don't tell people about it usually since they might judge me but knowing that other people feel the same way is somewhat comforting. I'm sorry this got too long- I talk alot-

SW-User

@Cinnamorolllover it's actually quite common :)

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