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Rumination: when your thoughts just refuse to switch off and stop

December 12, 2021
rumination

Rumination occurs when you have constant and repetitive thoughts about something; typically, a problem or situation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, rumination is defined as “obsessive thinking about an idea, situation, or choice especially when it interferes with normal mental functioning.” Common phrases that describe what thought rumination feels like: “I’m always in my head” “I have racing thoughts” “I’m constantly dwelling on things” “I can’t shut my mind off” “I tend to overthink everything” It is important to point…

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The differences between the emotions Fear and Anxiety will surprise you!

November 7, 2021
fear and anxiety

Anxious and frightening emotions can feel the same and be easily confused. Fear and anxiety are closely related. Both contain the idea of danger or possibility of injury. Fear and anxiety both produce a similar stress response to a real or a perceived threat.1 However, fear is an immediate response to a threat, whereas anxiety occurs in anticipation of a threat. Examining these different emotions can help you determine what you are truly experiencing. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a…

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