Lynn Matti
Lynn Matti
146: When Venting Turns Toxic. Understanding Co Rumination.
146: When Venting Turns Toxic. Understanding Co Rumination.
146: When Venting Turns Toxic. Understanding Co Rumination.
Monday 11th January 2021
Lynn Matti explores co-rumination's effects on mental health and shares tips for healthier communication in this episode of 'The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!When Venting Becomes Harmful: Lynn Matti on Co-Rumination
In co-rumination we focus more on the problem itself and create a maladaptive reaction, probably some good old dopamine coming into the process, because we're feeding on negative thought, sliding us down toward the more negative aspects of venting with our peers.
Ever felt like talking about your problems with friends only made things worse? In this episode of 'The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast', Lynn Matti, a clinical mental health therapist, tackles the tricky subject of co-rumination. Co-rumination is when discussing problems with peers turns into an endless loop of negativity, making you feel stuck and overwhelmed. Lynn explains how this differs from healthy sharing, which helps you feel heard and supported.
Instead, co-rumination can drag you down, intensifying worries and negative emotions. She offers practical advice on recognizing when venting turns toxic and how to steer conversations back to a healthier path. Lynn suggests identifying triggers that lead to co-rumination and forming alliances with friends who can gently remind you when you're slipping into harmful patterns. She also emphasizes the importance of being mindful of how you feel during these conversations.
If discussing problems leaves you feeling worse, it might be time to change your approach. Tune in to learn how to distinguish between helpful sharing and damaging rumination, and take steps towards more positive and supportive communication.