People will do anything to escape reality. 
Some find homage in strangers' words, some in books, some get lost in music, some in some sort of impending destruction.
One may flee reality for a few moments, hours or days.
But that doesn't drive away the problem.
It keeps on staring at you, like a fluffy puppy craving for love and attention, waiting to be understood and attended to. 
How long can be ignorance a bliss?