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Apr 2022
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Rumination: How to Disrupt Obsessive Tho...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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It’s normal and healthy for us to try to process our experiences emotionally, but sometimes during that process we find ourselves getting stuck on the same painful memory, anxiety, or disturbing thought. This frustrating experience, known as rumination, is a common psychological challenge that is both discouraging and unhelpful. On this episode of Being Well ... Show More
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