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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 | 3618 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 339 |
86% |
| Depression | 44 |
91% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 25 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 15 |
93% |
Overall, 88% (4251
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful
Keeping Busy Reviews
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
Working / Worked
good
Working / Worked
Squeezing a bean bag has helped me distract myself as has watching a candle burn.
Working / Worked
seems to keep my mind on other things besides my feelings of pain
Working / Worked
It works, but I'd like to learn to relax and not feel guilty about it.
Working / Worked
I have two really little kids,two dogs and a house to take of so I am really busy.It always catches up to me though when I am stressed out or I am by myself.
Working / Worked
working, staying busy around the house
Working / Worked
Going back to work part-time (used to be full-time) to fill part of my day.
Working / Worked
Going to Work is hard, but better than staying home and dwelling on my pain.
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