escapism

It suggests adults are buying Lego and collectibles for their "positive mental health benefits as they spark nostalgia and bring escapism from global turmoil", said Melissa Symonds, executive director of UK toys at Circana.

"My whole family has been so invested in this, and its brought so much joy, excitement and escapism to all of us," she said.

In his online search for escapism, he stumbled upon a new type of business targeting restless workers just like him.

Still, the photographic escapism into glitz, excess and glamour took a toll.

Once you get deeper, there’s different expressions of that because it’s escapism.