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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 | 2626 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 236 |
85% |
| Depression | 38 |
92% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 23 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 12 |
92% |
Overall, 88% (3103
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful


Keeping Busy Reviews
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It works... but should it be considered a treatment? More like stalling.
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Helped initially...but it's only a short-term solution.
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Try to stay busy at work and home. It helps to think of other things.
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i try to stay busy cleaning, working in the yard or doing something w/my kids
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works, I put some flowers on other womens graves on Mother's day because I can get to my own mom grave site. Then I look up at the sky and say mom I did this to remember you. She was such a giving mom and friend to so many people I guess it rubbed off alittle bit.
Working / Worked
I am retired but everyone morning have a to do list. I think that it helps to keep busy.
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I tend to try and keep busy although sometimes I keep busy in unhealthy ways..
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working somewhat to keep my mind off of him
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kiddos to think of
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sometimes
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attending school, spending time with my other kids
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For me I went back to school.
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I do go to work and that helps out a lot.
Working / Worked
Being at work everyday does help.
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