We can spend our entire lives avoiding our demons. In voluntary isolation, you are forced to face them and overcome, esp. with prayer and avoiding all distractions. We have something similar called Retrouvaille, for troubled marriages, which my husband and I participated in. You are not totally isolated, but do not speak with anyone except your spouse, with the exception of mealtimes. It ended with Holy Mass, and I can say it was a very powerful Mass to participate in after an intense battle with those demons. Like receiving the Eucharist after exorcism. It is a weekend retreat, (Catholic initiative) with spiritual support, but no phones, watches or alarms allowed. Couples also offered follow-up afterwards, which we could not do. Most marriages were saved, even a couple who were divorced 10 years reconciled. Our city does not have a Retrouvaille program, so we drove 8 hours to Minneapolis in 2002. It was worth every sacrifice. Still together after 32 years, and going strong. Face those demons. They are so weak compared to Christ's love.