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With endless distractions, constant numbing, and avoiding tough feelings—it’s no wonder you feel disconnected and overwhelmed. 😵‍💫 Here’s why:👇🏼 Emotional pain is a lot like physical pain. Ignoring it won’t make it disappear. It sticks around, building up until it’s too heavy to bear. But if you’ve been avoiding it for years, it can feel terrifying to sit with those feelings. “What if I can’t handle it?” So, instead, you distract yourself with work, scrolling, and staying busy. You think i... Sit With It, Distract Yourself, Physical Pain, What If, Thinking Of You, Physics, Give It To Me, I Can, How Are You Feeling
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With endless distractions, constant numbing, and avoiding tough feelings—it’s no wonder you feel disconnected and overwhelmed. 😵‍💫 Here’s why:👇🏼 Emotional pain is a lot like physical pain. Ignoring it won’t make it disappear. It sticks around, building up until it’s too heavy to bear. But if you’ve been avoiding it for years, it can feel terrifying to sit with those feelings. “What if I can’t handle it?” So, instead, you distract yourself with work, scrolling, and staying busy. You think…

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“I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn’t find the time to do it.” – Todd Stocker The art of staying busy all the time looks like hard work, doesn’t it? In truth, many people use the excuse of ‘busyness’ as a coping mechanism and to avoid dealing with their […] The post Is ‘Staying Busy’ Your Coping Mechanism? appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being. Staying Busy To Avoid Feelings, Relationship Breakdown, Strive For Success, Keeping Busy, Feeling Burnt Out, Coping Mechanism, Counseling Psychology, Family Problems, So Busy
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Is ‘Staying Busy’ Your Coping Mechanism?

“I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn’t find the time to do it.” – Todd Stocker The art of staying busy all the time looks like hard work, doesn’t it? In truth, many people use the excuse of ‘busyness’ as a coping mechanism and to avoid dealing with their […] The post Is ‘Staying Busy’ Your Coping Mechanism? appeared first on Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being.

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