When attempting to avoid a situation or person, I find myself becoming excessively engrossed in a task. For instance, I have been searching for an item I lost that is of no particular value relentlessly for two days. Upon reflection, I find that my hyperfixation on finding this thing is a means of diverting my attention from an evolving problem that seems to intensify with each attempt to contain it. Once I realized this, the agony I felt regarding the issue resumed. I began to feel helpless, tears fill the corners of my eyes. While I am uncertain if this is a common experience, I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to gracefully redirect my focus to a long-term issue while maintaining a sense of equilibrium in my life. Perhaps prayer could also be beneficial in this regard.