rumination
noun
ru·mi·na·tion
ˌrü-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: the act or process of ruminating:
a
: the act or process of regurgitating and chewing again previously swallowed food
b
: obsessive thinking about an idea, situation, or choice especially when it interferes with normal mental functioning
specifically
: a focusing of one's attention on negative or distressing thoughts or feelings that when excessive or prolonged may lead to or exacerbate an episode of depression
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rumination. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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