Sawyer enjoys being in good shape, but increasing his cardiovascular health requires him to occasionally push himself up across his anaerobic threshold which is uncomfortable. He listens to music while he exercises and pretends that the music makes his feet move; the shift in focus from his physical discomfort to the music allows him to push himself harder than he might otherwise. Sawyer is distracting or __________ the uncomfortable sensations in his body.

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Sawyer is using music to shift his focus away from the discomfort, which is a form of dissociation from the uncomfortable sensations in his body.

Sawyer Enjoys Being in Good Shape, but Increasing His Cardiovascular