Something I was thinking about today was the understanding of why people when they are under extreme stress, depression and anxiety turn to drugs and alcohol.
Drugs and alcohol are very easy to access and provides a quick escape from whatever it is the person is going through. I haven’t tried those mediums, and I hope I can fight the good fight without them. But when you think about it; it’s only an escape. Life is tough and days like now it’s even tougher. Trying to manage your life, and your family if you have one. The demands of school and work, all without a feeling of fulfillment. It’s so hard.
For me when I get into this feeling of utter despair and just thinking of catastrophic event after event, there is no escaping this feeling. What has sort of helped me is staying in the word of God. Whenever I step out of the word of God, my mind runs. This is also hard too because I’m still learning how to read and understand the Bible, but I hope it can be another source someone can turn to instead of drugs and alcohol.
Another thing, I think a nice getaway somewhere would be good at easing your mind. I dot travel ever, but I think I’m going to book something soon.
