Rumination is a repetitive negative thinking state that is triggered by pervasive negative beliefs. It is a sticky thinking pattern that shows up habitually when triggered by certain environmental or internal states.

What does your depression sound and feel like? It’s important to hold onto the fact that depression isn’t the real you and it won’t last forever. If you’ve felt very depressed for a long time, it can be hard to access the real you.

Depression is an illness. It’s the combination of biological sensitivities plus psychological and social factors that reinforce those sensitivities. It is treatable and you can recover. Identify the symptoms of your depression, plan for it, and act efficaciously despite how you feel.