Chronic Obsessive Rumination: What It Is And How to Control It

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms are not uncommon in gifted populations; here's how to deal with them

As difficult as it may seem at times, we are in control of our internal emotional state and choose the thoughts we entertain. Rumination involves repetitive, negative thoughts and emotions about challenging situations. It fosters the perception that our thoughts and feelings are beyond our control. It may resemble a scene from a movie replaying in our heads. This experience can create a self-defeating cycle that drains our time and energy.