In today’s episode of The Social Work Journal, we talk about ruminating. In simple terms, ruminating is excessive, repetitive thinking about the same event. Throughout this episode, Deltom shares the findings and experiences on what ruminating is, why people ruminate, and how to treat or overcome ruminating.

[1:29] What and why – Deltom explains what rumination is and the reasons she has noticed as the causes for rumination.

[2:32] Types of rumination – Deltom divides rumination into the categories internalizing and externalizing

[5.16] Results of untreated rumination –Untreated rumination can lead to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Deltom highlights the connection between them.

[07:02] Treatments for rumination–Treatments for rumination vary depending on the severity. Deltom shares her findings through a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information about the “think no think” paradigm and the “Go no go” test as treatments for less severe rumination.

[10:18] Neuroscience and rumination -Neuroscience and rumination are interconnected through the hippocampus.

[12:02] Self-disclosure and Rumination – Deltom clearly explains the differences between self-disclosures and rumination. As well she continues analyzing rumination and explaining treatments for rumination using several methodologies.

[19:54] Deltom’s experience on rumination– Deltom shares her own experience about rumination and her takeaways.

[28:22] Be productive with thoughts – Being productive with thoughts is essential. Deltom points out how productive activities lead to productive thoughts.

Quote:

“If you are watching a horror flick and you feel anxious, why would you keep watching it when you have access to a remote? Change the channel.”

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