> Building and doing things with my hands (like playing an instrument, cleaning around the house, or even playing with LEGO) seem to be the most effective ways for me to overcome it.
Same here, even though LEGO can stress me out sometimes! But playing music is always a great source of peace! Reading even, as long as it's fiction. Asimov seems to redirect my attention to a single target, and that helps!
> Work is also a good distraction for me sometimes because I enjoy what I do
This also is the same for me, but there's a minor part (let's say 20% or 30%) of my job that I don't really enjoy, and that really sets me back, every single time...
I will try following your suggestions, and I will focus more on different activities that can distract me in a positive way!
I wish you all the best, and I hope with all my heart that 2021 will bring resolution to your issues!
From you username I would guess that you like Haskell, I also love it! :)
> Building and doing things with my hands (like playing an instrument, cleaning around the house, or even playing with LEGO) seem to be the most effective ways for me to overcome it.
Same here, even though LEGO can stress me out sometimes! But playing music is always a great source of peace! Reading even, as long as it's fiction. Asimov seems to redirect my attention to a single target, and that helps!
> Work is also a good distraction for me sometimes because I enjoy what I do
This also is the same for me, but there's a minor part (let's say 20% or 30%) of my job that I don't really enjoy, and that really sets me back, every single time...
I will try following your suggestions, and I will focus more on different activities that can distract me in a positive way!
I wish you all the best, and I hope with all my heart that 2021 will bring resolution to your issues!
From you username I would guess that you like Haskell, I also love it! :)