What are the effects of co-rumination on mental health?
What motivates us to co-ruminate in the first place?
Your first inclination was probably to tell someone.
As relational beings, we thrive on social connection and receiving validation from our loved ones.
We hope our friends can help us feel better about the negative situation.
The motivation to co-ruminate comes from wanting to feel seen, heard, understood, and supported.
Cheyenne Bryant, PhD, is a psychology expert, life coach, president of NAACP branch #1069, founder of Dr. Bryant Institute and Dr. Bryant Foundation, author of the award-winning book Mental Detox, and motivational speaker.
How is co-rumination different from regular venting?
You might then feelworseabout it because those negative feelings are being encouraged and provoked further, says Dr. Fedrick.
Which is worse: ruminating alone or with a friend?
Any kind of ruminating can be harmful to your mood and overall well-being.
Ruminating alone is never healthy because isolation breeds depression.
Still, what tends to happen instead is a far more negative kind of reinforcement.
What are the effects of co-rumination on a friendship?
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Cheyenne Bryant, PhD, is a psychology expert, life coach, president of NAACP branch #1069, founder of Dr. Bryant Institute and Dr. Bryant Foundation, author of the award-winning book Mental Detox, and motivational speaker.
