Someone above mentioned a link between Rumination and OCD. I whole heartedly agree. I was placed on an anti-obsessive (Citalopram) and it seemed to help. But at the same time I was making an effort to change my behaviors and take CBT. So I'm not so sure what the real source of the improvement was.

I am off the Citalopram now. Yes, I have noticed a return to some anxiety and obsessive behavior but the rumination seems behind me. Thus, I am chalking that up to the alternate behaviors I taught myself and have made an effort to adhere to.