Do you find yourself replaying situations and past conversations in your head? You might be experiencing “rumination”.
explained that while rumination is a completely common human experience, we still need to watch out for the signs and take action when we feel ourselves slipping into the mindset.“We believe that by replaying a situation, we may come up with a new solution and find relief.”“Reflection and processing are necessary for growth, but at what point is it turning into obsessing?” Smith asks.
Feeling worse or overwhelmed by the memory of an action also indicates rumination, as you feel no movement towards acceptance or moving on despite the time that has passed. When this happens, you might feel physically distressed or like there’s no viable solution, she says.It makes sense: replaying the same situation over and over again can’t be healthy.
When you notice yourself ruminating or beginning to overthink the past, Smith advises attempting to distract yourself. “Address the rumination by trying out a new action,” she says. However, by making a note of what triggers this spirals of shame or low self-esteem, we can make steps to avoid them, says Smith.
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