We all struggle with our own personal horrors in life. We can either do nothing and succumb to their sway, or we can actively fight against them and attempt to gain mastery over them. Most often times we struggle with these things for the rest of our lives, but sometimes we are able to conquer them completely (seemingly).
For me, mine have always been escapism. It ruled my life for much of my life, and it took many different forms, whether it be through substances, hobbies, or my religion. I didn't even know what my demons were until later on in life, and only through self realization. I sought to better understand it through more escapism (in exploring other religions), but in seeking that escapism, I found the boundaries of where my escapism was based. I was able to see how it influenced the way I thought, and I was able to step away from it.
That was the first real demon I fought.
The second one was based in self delusion. It took the forms of self sacrifice, self neglect, and avoidant behavior. That one was much easier to identify, since I had a good friend who brought a lot of these behaviors to my attention. I am pretty observent when it comes to others, but pretty out of touch when it comes to myself. Because of that help, though, fighting it has only taken a few years. I fought my way through a toxic relationship that bound and ruled me, and I've since taken for myself my own life. That part of it is a very recent thing for me, though...
Still! Those are just some examples... I'd like to hear about your struggles, and how you face them.
I'm not so concerned what your demons are... That's a very personal thing. What I'm more interested in is in how you came to know of your demons. Did you have a realization? Was it brought to your attention by someone else? Did you know from the very beginning? How did they make themselves known to you?
Once known, did you attempt to fight them? Maybe you ignored them and try to live around them. Maybe you waited and learned how you could best tackle them. How do you live with, or fight against those demons?
For me, mine have always been escapism. It ruled my life for much of my life, and it took many different forms, whether it be through substances, hobbies, or my religion. I didn't even know what my demons were until later on in life, and only through self realization. I sought to better understand it through more escapism (in exploring other religions), but in seeking that escapism, I found the boundaries of where my escapism was based. I was able to see how it influenced the way I thought, and I was able to step away from it.
That was the first real demon I fought.
The second one was based in self delusion. It took the forms of self sacrifice, self neglect, and avoidant behavior. That one was much easier to identify, since I had a good friend who brought a lot of these behaviors to my attention. I am pretty observent when it comes to others, but pretty out of touch when it comes to myself. Because of that help, though, fighting it has only taken a few years. I fought my way through a toxic relationship that bound and ruled me, and I've since taken for myself my own life. That part of it is a very recent thing for me, though...
Still! Those are just some examples... I'd like to hear about your struggles, and how you face them.
I'm not so concerned what your demons are... That's a very personal thing. What I'm more interested in is in how you came to know of your demons. Did you have a realization? Was it brought to your attention by someone else? Did you know from the very beginning? How did they make themselves known to you?
Once known, did you attempt to fight them? Maybe you ignored them and try to live around them. Maybe you waited and learned how you could best tackle them. How do you live with, or fight against those demons?
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