Repetitive negative thinking can lead to anxiety and depression from "summary" of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: Revised and Expanded Edition by Daniel G. Amen
When you engage in repetitive negative thinking, you are essentially reinforcing negative pathways in your brain. The more you focus on negative thoughts, the stronger these pathways become, making it easier for your brain to default to negative thinking in the future. This can create a vicious cycle where negative thoughts breed more negative thoughts, leading to increased feelings of anxiety and depression. Moreover, when you constantly ruminate on negative thoughts, your brain releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can have detrimental effects on your mental and physical health. Chronic stress not only impacts your mood but can also disrupt your sleep, weaken your immune system, and increase your risk for various health problems. In addition, repetitive negative thinking can impair your problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. When your mind is consumed by negative thoughts, it can...
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