The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

7 Costs Of Spending Excess Time In Fantasy Worlds

12.26.2023 - By Scott EilersPlay

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What happens when spend too much time trying to "escape" from your life?

First off, it is completely understandable to want to escape from your life at times. This world isn't setup in a way that fits everyone - every personality and persona.

But there are some costs that come with doing this too frequently and for extended periods of time. I want you to know the costs, as well as, some other ways to manage this reality.

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What’s Inside:

0:00 – Introduction

5:00 – Cost 1: Idealization of Crafted Realities

8:03 – Cost 2: Impact on Social Skills and Relationships

13:26 – Cost 3: Misallocation of Resources and Time

16:45 – Cost 5: Diminished Cognitive Performance and Attention

19:25 – Cost 6: Imagination and Disconnection from Reality

22:25 – Cost 7: Escapism and its Impact on Real-World Experience

25:55 – Summary: Understanding the 7 Costs of Excessive Fantasy

EngagementDisclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.

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