Facing Your Emotions Instead of Self-Medicating

Self-medicating with smartphone use, busyness, alcohol, sugar, and other distractions can prevent individuals from facing and addressing their underlying emotions and issues./nIt is important to acknowledge and confront the root causes of our emotions rather than relying on external distractions to cope./nAvoiding these emotions can lead to a sense of emptiness or overwhelming feelings that are difficult to explain without confronting the root cause.

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