{"id":10111,"date":"2023-06-05T15:59:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T15:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10111"},"modified":"2023-06-05T18:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:03:26","slug":"rumination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/rumination\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumination"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We have all had negative thoughts, and in most cases, that\u2019s normal.\u00a0 However, when negative thoughts become excessive and repetitive, this pattern of thinking may be cause for concern.<\/p>\n

Rumination is a thought processing disorder that is characterized by obsessional thinking that involves repetitive, negative thinking, or dwelling on negative feelings that interfere with normal functioning.<\/p>\n

Rumination is often described as a loop of negative thoughts. This cycle of negative thinking can contribute to the development of depression and anxiety or worsen already existing mental health disorders. Rumination can also affect a person\u2019s sleep and physical health, as a result of stress.<\/p>\n

People ruminate for several reasons. The American Psychological Association listed the following as common reasons why people may have ruminating thoughts. They:<\/p>\n