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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 | 3619 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 339 |
86% |
| Depression | 44 |
91% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 25 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 15 |
93% |
Overall, 88% (4252
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful
Keeping Busy Reviews
Working / Worked
Although was off work 8 months initially, I am now back at work full time although this took two and a half years to achieve.
Working / Worked
keeps my mind off it
Working / Worked
Blocked things out, tried not to think about her or the past
Working / Worked
i was staying with friends when he died. it helped me to get my mind off of it.
Working / Worked
When I'm keeping appointments or with family and friends I can forget for awhile, but when I am home and alone I can't do anything.
Working / Worked
Videogames.
Be in a world where everything is perfect and it takes you along for a ride. Kingdom Hearts 2, to be exact.
Be in a world where everything is perfect and it takes you along for a ride. Kingdom Hearts 2, to be exact.
Working / Worked
Sometimes, I just have a "do nothing" day. I allow myself to rest and relax. My mom never would. She made herself feel guilty if she relaxed, so I do it for her.
Working / Worked
I've got a "hobby box" with a puzzle book, nail polish, a sketchbook, stuff like that, so whenever I get the urge to do something ED-ish I can grab something from the box until the urge passes. It usually works. :)
Working / Worked
Keeps my mind occupied, less chance to think about it
Working / Worked
TYING TO KEEP MY MIND FOCUSD. I TOOK MY FAM TO DISNEYWORLD THE DAY OF THE DEATH OF HER ANNIVERSARY, WHICH WAS THANKSGIVING, WE CAME BACK HOME THANSGIVING DAY, WHICH WAS HER FAVORITE HOLIDAY. I CRIED MY WAY THROGH COOKING DINNER!!!
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