Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is manifested by extreme anxiety that is driven by repetitive unpleasant thoughts (RUTs). Most people associate it with disruptive compulsive behaviors, such as ...

I recently experienced an intense episode of getting stuck in a thought loop. I was involved in a relatively minor situation, which was unresolved and causing me some annoyance. For about two days, I ...

The thing is, not all repetitive thoughts are created equal. Some phrases burrow deeper than others, activating ancient fears and modern anxieties in ways that science is only beginning to understand.

Scientists working with adults who fixate on negative thoughts have noted a link between this distressing compulsion and poorer-quality sleep, as well as shorter sleep duration. Prof. Meredith E.

Thinking over and over again about conflicts between your job and personal life is likely to damage both your mental and physical health, research from Oregon State University suggests. The study ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with upsetting thoughts spinning through your head? Maybe you argued with your partner and you’re reliving the fight in agonizing detail. Perhaps you ...

Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience a type of compulsion called compulsive counting. These individuals may feel the need to count objects, people, or actions.

All of the ways your presentation could go wrong swirl in your mind. Yesterday's tense exchange with your boss plays on a loop. Worry about the threat of layoffs, a recent parenting mishap, and an ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...