I think you are already finding ways to deal with, H. You are posting. The process of writing/typing words helps process info- uses different parts of the brain. One thing that helped me- just as an activity was walking....it distracted. Or humaning- I go to a library or a mall or the beach or where ever humans go. And- meetings, or I post here.
Writing words, as opposed to typing- is also good for me- if I force myself to write neatly (I am a leftie).
Support to you.