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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Rumination: when your thoughts just refuse to switch off and stop
December 12, 2021