Withdrawal

When you're upset, do you retreat? Hide away from the world? 

I used to do that a lot, thinking that it would be easier and better. But listening and talking to friends about it has made me realize something. Usually, you're upset from an inner turmoil, a problem that is played on repeat in your mind. So how is it beneficial to retreat to solitude? It was never a thought to me. I had always fooled myself that isolation would help, but now I see that it's true: to help yourself, sometimes you have to force yourself to reach out, ask for the help you need and make sure you aren't alone. 

I'm going to try that from now on, but with more of a fortitude behind my actions.