ESCAPE

Before screens, we escaped into stories, dreams, music, and imagination.


Today, we disappear into games, virtual worlds, streaming platforms, and endless information.


Escape isn’t always avoidance.


Sometimes it’s rest.


Sometimes it’s inspiration.


Sometimes it’s simply a chance to set life’s burdens down for a little while.


The challenge isn’t leaving reality.


It’s remembering to come back.

ESCAPE

REFILLS: Only when needed.

DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:


Take as needed when reality feels overwhelming, lonely, stressful, or simply too much. May be administered through games, videos, streaming, social platforms, online communities, or endless rabbit holes.


RX# 019


KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS:

Positive Effects

  • Temporary relief from stress and anxiety

  • Increased creativity and imagination

  • Feelings of achievement and adventure

  • Connection with online communities

  • Safe exploration of new identities and experiences


Less Common Effects

  • Loss of track of time

  • Avoidance of unresolved problems

  • Difficulty returning to the present moment

  • Blurred boundaries between recreation and avoidance

  • Wondering why you opened the app in the first place


Warning:  Intended for temporary use. Reality will still be here when you return.

Caution is advised when using escape as avoidance.

ESCAPE

REFILLS: Only when needed.

DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:


Take as needed when reality feels overwhelming, lonely, stressful, or simply too much. May be administered through games, videos, streaming, social platforms, online communities, or endless rabbit holes.


RX# 019


KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS:

Positive Effects

  • Temporary relief from stress and anxiety

  • Increased creativity and imagination

  • Feelings of achievement and adventure

  • Connection with online communities

  • Safe exploration of new identities and experiences


Less Common Effects

  • Loss of track of time

  • Avoidance of unresolved problems

  • Difficulty returning to the present moment

  • Blurred boundaries between recreation and avoidance

  • Wondering why you opened the app in the first place


Warning:  Intended for temporary use. Reality will still be here when you return.

Caution is advised when using escape as avoidance.

ESCAPE

REFILLS: Only when needed.

DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:


Take as needed when reality feels overwhelming, lonely, stressful, or simply too much. May be administered through games, videos, streaming, social platforms, online communities, or endless rabbit holes.


RX# 019


KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS:

Positive Effects

  • Temporary relief from stress and anxiety

  • Increased creativity and imagination

  • Feelings of achievement and adventure

  • Connection with online communities

  • Safe exploration of new identities and experiences


Less Common Effects

  • Loss of track of time

  • Avoidance of unresolved problems

  • Difficulty returning to the present moment

  • Blurred boundaries between recreation and avoidance

  • Wondering why you opened the app in the first place


Warning:  Intended for temporary use. Reality will still be here when you return.

Caution is advised when using escape as avoidance.

A Division of Bright Horizons Lab

Back