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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
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Keeping Busy Reviews

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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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