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5. Get a new, maybe less intense, obsession. When I was real sick and stuck at home a few years ago

Wed Oct 5, 2016, 04:57 PM

Oct 2016

I started watching baseball way more than I ever did. I watched the MLB network several hours a day, reading stats, researching minor leaguers, and other pretty intense baseball stuff. I tweeted and conversed online with other fans.

It gave my mind something to do and it was pretty healthy. As I got better and was able to do more I just gradually dialed back the intensity. I still love the game and watch maybe 75% of my team's games, but it filled a time when I needed it.

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Have You Ever Gotten Obsessed with Something and how do you stop? [View all] Liberalynn Oct 2016 OP

A shortcut might be an anti-anxiety med. Tobin S. Oct 2016 #1

I am on meds and Liberalynn Oct 2016 #3

A simple easy way to reduce obsession is to do some deep breathing. Stuart G Oct 2016 #2

Thank You. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #4

Get a new, maybe less intense, obsession. When I was real sick and stuck at home a few years ago NightWatcher Oct 2016 #5

That's something I could try Liberalynn Oct 2016 #6

There are lots of free courses online TexasBushwhacker Oct 2016 #9

Thank You Liberalynn Oct 2016 #12

Have you tried meditation? mythology Oct 2016 #7

I haven't but I am going to look into it. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #8

I get obsessed but have trained myself to do it with skills. AngryAmish Oct 2016 #10

That's great about the cooking and golf courses. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #13

I like this answer NJCher Oct 2016 #16

+1 Liberalynn Oct 2016 #20

Start with something somple that will take your mind off your obsessions. Fla Dem Oct 2016 #11

Thank You! Liberalynn Oct 2016 #14

Klonopin works great. underahedgerow Oct 2016 #15

I will talk to my doctor. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #18

When you find out the answer, please tell me... Blue_Tires Oct 2016 #17

Ok Liberalynn Oct 2016 #19

Yep. Iggo Oct 2016 #21

Thank You. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #25

At least you realize that you are too focused Marthe48 Oct 2016 #22

Thank You. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #26

Me? If I am stressed or spending to much time on something, I either FSogol Oct 2016 #23

Thank You. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #27

I often get obsessed with elements in the periodic table... NNadir Oct 2016 #24

That's really sweet about your wife. Liberalynn Oct 2016 #28