"uncomfortable moments" will never end. Then is it bad for some people to live in constant avoidance state? Alcoholism until death, anti-depressants until you

"uncomfortable moments" will never end. Then is it bad for some people to live in constant avoidance state? Alcoholism until death, anti-depressants until you stop breathing or jump off the building. Facing uncomfortable is best case for me also, it brings more rewards. But should I fight for someone who is constantly avoiding uncomfortable moments. Should I look at fellow human being and tell him that this is bad, this will get you nowhere?