Rumination is a part of being human - especially in times of stress. It's a star symptom in both anxiety disorders and depression - and if you're depressed or very anxious, rumination can feel like being stuck in a flood that threatens to drown you. But it doesn't have to. Because rumination is a kind of habit - and habits can be changed.
The Big Sensory Regulation Cheat Sheet
If you've ever done housework to help shift your mood or manage stress, made a cup of tea when you're feeling sad, played music to boost your mood, or gone for a run or to the gym to work through feelings - then you've used sensory regulation.
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