Dear JooneBug37,

I wish I had some profound insight or advice to share but sadly I don't. The human brain is so mysterious and seems to have a mind of its own, so to speak. It often carries us to places we do not want to go and causes us to do things which at the core of our being, we don't really want to do.

What helps me is to try to love my brain no matter what it is doing. I picture it as almost like a small child in my care and I just say:"I love you little brain" over and over again. This seems to calm it and settle it down. Since I am not a doctor or medical professional of any kind I do not offer this as advice. I am unqualified to give advice that you are anyone could or should rely upon. I am only sharing what helps me personally.

I do sincerely hope that you find something that helps you with rumination. It can be so distressing. I also hope that others here will have better words for you than mine!

Sincerely yours, -- Yao Wen