Rumination
(Emotional Dysregulation)
In Brief
Focusing negatively and repeatedly on oneself may convince a person they are bad or instill chronic shame or guilt.
Quotes
“Ruminate derives from the Latin for ‘chewing cud’. You are smarter than a cow.” ~ Anonymous
“When the past calls, let it go to voicemail; believe me, it has nothing new to say.” ~ Unknown
“Too much thinking leads to paralysis by analysis.” ~ R. Herjavec