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Why Doing Nothing Is Dangerous For Rumination (Default Mode Explained)
Not all negative thoughts are bad. But constantly thinking about negative things can lead to a downward cycle psychology calls rumination.
Rumination is when we have certain thoughts, memories, or ideas, that get stuck in our brain. And trying to relax, unwind, or think about something else can simply make the thought more ingrained.
There's a reason for this, and it's the reason why doing nothing is actually dangerous for rumination.
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00:00 The Frustrating Nature of Brain Rumination
02:51 The Impact of Rumination on Mental Energy Allocation
05:27 Minimizing Rumination Through High-Stimulation Activities
08:09 Engaging the Brain to Combat Ruminative Thoughts1
0:45 Directing Mental Energy for Positive Focus
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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Not all negative thoughts are bad. But constantly thinking about negative things can lead to a downward cycle psychology calls rumination.
Rumination is when we have certain thoughts, memories, or ideas, that get stuck in our brain. And trying to relax, unwind, or think about something else can simply make the thought more ingrained.
There's a reason for this, and it's the reason why doing nothing is actually dangerous for rumination.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
https://mailchi.mp/90ccaf44c876/self-hope-psychology
My book: For When Everything is Burning
https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning
Organize your day around your mental health goals with Sunsama
https://bit.ly/DrScottSunsama (affiliate link)
The app I use to learn core principles from thousands of nonfiction books in minutes
http://shortform.com/drscott (affiliate link)
Connect with me on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers
Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)
http://www.northstarpsychcenter.com/
Work with me (Non-Iowa residents)
http://www.drscotteilers.com
00:00 The Frustrating Nature of Brain Rumination
02:51 The Impact of Rumination on Mental Energy Allocation
05:27 Minimizing Rumination Through High-Stimulation Activities
08:09 Engaging the Brain to Combat Ruminative Thoughts1
0:45 Directing Mental Energy for Positive Focus
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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