Rumination in psychology is the obsessive attention on past painful situations or events and its alleged sources and outcome. It could be some of your childhood experiences or more recent happenings at work or in relationships. Rumination has two aspects -reflection and brooding. Reflection is actually a positive action. You think about the adverse event and find a … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Stop the Bad Habit of Ruminating
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5 Warning Signs of Depression
Depression is a very real problem. But identifying whether a friend is suffering from depression or just being melancholic can be tricky. It is hard to tell the two apart especially if the depression is still in its early stages, and there are certain situations or circumstances in life that will trigger sadness. But as health professionals say, depression is a type of … [Read more...] about 5 Warning Signs of Depression
How to cope with holiday blues
Many people experience the holiday blues. It's actually ironic: while the atmosphere may seem festive, with the lights and upbeat songs, the building anticipation and excitement can actually heighten depression or anxiety. Do you have the holiday blues? Here's a way of understanding—and coping with—your emotions. … [Read more...] about How to cope with holiday blues
Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis?
Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis? This experience (which can actually hit you in your early twenties) is more common than you think. For some, it's a mild but unshakeable sense of anxiety that they can't make it in a very competitive world. 'College didn't prepare me for this,' or 'It's not what I expected.' They can feel insecure, confused, and overwhelmed by … [Read more...] about Are you in the middle of a quarter life crisis?
How to Cope with Holiday Blues
It's supposed to be a 'merry Christmas and a happy holiday' but for millions of people around the world, November and December can actually bring about a bad case of holiday blues. Holiday blues can be caused by stress, fatigue, anxiety and financial burdens. Reunions can also trigger old family issues or conflicts, and even the cheery songs and the pressure to 'be happy' … [Read more...] about How to Cope with Holiday Blues