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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 | 3612 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 339 |
86% |
| Depression | 44 |
91% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 25 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 15 |
93% |
Overall, 88% (4245
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful


Keeping Busy Reviews
Working / Worked
As long as I stay busy Im ok but the minute I have time to think Im crying
Working / Worked
Yes it does
Working / Worked
Yes, to me this is the best thing to do.
Working / Worked
It helps me to keep busy
Working / Worked
It helps when I get my mind on other things.
Working / Worked
I am a music teacher, and I immerse myself in my students and my work. I am so thankful I have my job and a diversion. It's wonderful therapy,.
Working / Worked
going to work, joined a gym
Working / Worked
Can't focus on work, having difficulty caring about the petty stuff involved in work, feeling stress and pressure to be "okay" in public.
Working / Worked
management
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.
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