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Useful methods of distraction?

Ang93

Hello,

I have a problem with obsessively looking for reassurance from people I become attached too.

Obviously this causes problems for me and them.

I really want to try hard to overcome this problem, and more specifically my current obsessive behaviour of repeatedly emailing a mental health professional who works with me.

I find that the more things I have going on e.g. going to the gym, appointments in town, going round to a friend's house (i.e. distractions in general) the less I need to engage in obsessive emailing.

However, there are times when I have no such activities available and revert back to anxious emailing.

Does anyone have any ideas of useful things I can do to distract myself from this?

I do find playing games quite good... some solo activities though, e.g. colouring in or listening to music just make me engage more with my obsessive thoughts and worries

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  • in reply to Ang93

    Buy a packet of seeds. Have you got a garden?  If not buy some peat free compost and seeds. You can grow stuff on your windowsill.  I had tomatoes up to the ceiling when I lived in a flat. You can't go wrong with salad leaves, nasturtiums or marigolds. For a real treat, buy a wildlife flower mix, sow and see what wildlife you attract. 

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