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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 | 2394 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 194 |
83% |
| Depression | 34 |
88% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 23 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 10 |
90% |
Overall, 88% (2801
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful
Keeping Busy Reviews
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I throw myself into work and I forget to be sad for a little while. Then I remember she's gone and cry all over again.
Working / Worked
I made a book about my dad 2 keep all the memories of him and it kept me busy but it also reminded me off the pain of losing him
Working / Worked
I do daycare...the kids seem to help.
Working / Worked
keep my mind focused on other things
Working / Worked
have not spent time on my own since don't like being alone now
Working / Worked
I have picked up unhealthly habits Gambling, drinking
Working / Worked
it worked at the beginning but now enjoying my hobbies is hard because they are all the things we enjoyed doing together
Working / Worked
just taking care of my son's business. Trying to help 21 yr old daughter get ready to move back to college.
Working / Worked
worked well
Working / Worked
I started shooting trap! Very uncharacteristic of me but I love it!
Working / Worked
I got a job around the same time I found out about it, and it's helped.
Working / Worked
I don't know if it works or not. I feel like I am lagging in my daily life.
Working / Worked
Now a days I try to keep myself busy with school and work.
Working / Worked
It helps until I see something or hear something that reminds me of my sister. which seems to be a lot
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