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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 | 2564 |
88% |
| Bereavement - Teens | 228 |
85% |
| Depression | 37 |
92% |
| Breakups & Divorce | 23 |
100% |
| Self-Injury | 10 |
90% |
Overall, 88% (3018
Members)
find Keeping Busy helpful
Keeping Busy Reviews
Working / Worked
Working keeps me busy and distracted which is good. I keep a framed photo of my Dad when he was young and healthy on my desk next to my computer so he is always right there for me to see.
Working / Worked
i try my best to do everything i can possibly do in one day
Working / Worked
spending time with my husband and kids
Working / Worked
very good focusing on the future and doing lots of positive things. Also focusing on yourself and keeping fit and taking care of your self is imperative.
Working / Worked
Trying hard to get back to full-time work.
Working / Worked
I would just start cleaning and keep myself going and not stopping
Working / Worked
When I am busy it seems to ease the pain.
Working / Worked
Trying to use gardening helps some.
Working / Worked
Definitely helps to not sit around.
Working / Worked
Actually, watching the show six feet under helped me a lot.
Working / Worked
I love my job it is the only place I feel calm and at peace.
Working / Worked
Reading, golf spending time with my girlfriend
Working / Worked
focusing on house improvements. it's distracting and i don't have to think about how i am feeling
Working / Worked
keeping busy does help alot..but when i'm alone i tend to lose it..
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