J Psychosom Res February 2006 PMID 16439263

The perseverative cognition hypothesis: a review of worry, prolonged stress-related physiological activation, and health.

Jos F Brosschot, William Gerin, Julian F Thayer

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The digital discussions revolve around practical mindfulness tips inspired by Stoic philosophy, using positive and reflective language like 'unlock the power' and 'delve into philosophy,' which shows an interest but not a deep engagement with the scientific aspects of worry or stress. These discussions emphasize personal well-being and mental clarity, rather than critiquing or exploring the research directly.

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  • Perseverative cognition, which includes worry and rumination, is a common response to stress but has been overlooked in biopsychological models that mainly focus on immediate physiological responses.
  • The authors argue that perseverative cognition prolongs stress-related physiological and emotional activation before and after stressful events, potentially worsening health outcomes.
  • Evidence suggests that worry and anticipatory stress increase activity in cardiovascular, immune, hormonal, and nervous systems, which may directly contribute to the development of physical diseases.]

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