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(also known as Distractions, Stay Occupied, Hobbies, Going To Work)
Keeping busy with work or other distractions is a coping mechanism some people may try to deal with difficult situations. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Bereavement | 3579 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 335 |
86% |
| Depression | 44 |
91% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 25 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 15 |
93% |
Overall, 88% (4207
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful
Keeping Busy Reviews
Working / Worked
I have tried to do other things to not think about the pain. Most of the time i just end out over working myself.
Working / Worked
A way to "defer" the anxiety and hopelessness, with something that has a focus and reward of accomplishment.
Working / Worked
when I am busy this works
Working / Worked
i distract myself and i try to have fun and surround myself with friends.
Working / Worked
Drawing, poems, cooking has worked
Working / Worked
It does keep my mind off of the loss, but I'm not sure it is healthy
Working / Worked
Help when grief is mild to moderate
Working / Worked
Tennis, bridge, teaching, volunteering, walking have all helped me alot
Working / Worked
work mostly..which is very difficult due to demands, stress, work in chemical dependency field, and time with family and closest frinds.
Working / Worked
exercise, gardening, cooking, knitting
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