I do the same thing when having a headache. Focusing on the pain and all the details about it causes the pain to get weaker, I keep focusing on it, "digging it

I do the same thing when having a headache. Focusing on the pain and all the details about it causes the pain to get weaker, I keep focusing on it, "digging it out", untill it subsides. Thinking about anything other than pain does not cause relief. Interesting. I have noticed some benefits of motionlessly sitting, breathing slowly but deeply and replaying the day in the evening to relax and improve my socialization. This is different to the usual anxiety of ruminating on past thoughts, for me at least. In the end I am tired but feel in control and decisive, self confident. It makes it super easy to fall asleep!