I used to do this, too. For me the escape was school--getting more degrees, certifications, training. I never had "time" to think about what was bothering me because I had work with due dates. I was like the Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland--"I'm late! No time to talk!"

I tried to sign up for some more school/training recently but never got around to doing it. That's when I realized maybe I didn't need to run anymore.