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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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Working / Worked
It works... but should it be considered a treatment? More like stalling.
Working / Worked
Helped initially...but it's only a short-term solution.
Working / Worked
Try to stay busy at work and home. It helps to think of other things.
Working / Worked
i try to stay busy cleaning, working in the yard or doing something w/my kids
Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
I tend to try and keep busy although sometimes I keep busy in unhealthy ways..
Working / Worked
working somewhat to keep my mind off of him
Working / Worked
kiddos to think of
Working / Worked
sometimes
Working / Worked
Painting Pottery, Scrapbooking, Yoga, Running, Shopping.
Working / Worked
attending school, spending time with my other kids
Working / Worked
For me I went back to school.
Working / Worked
I do go to work and that helps out a lot.
Working / Worked
Being at work everyday does help.
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