i know that you can control ruminating but sometimes it feels like i want/need to do it. is that just a habit?

We definitely get caught up on the habit of it because that’s what we’ve been used to for so long. It takes time but we can learn to break that habit 🙂

I find this hard! It definitely feels comfortable for me in some ways, but doesn't help in the long run. What do you find good strategies for stopping yourself from doing it?

I try and distract myself. I know that is not great advice but i found if my mind is occupied on something else it helps. Easier said then done. I agrre with Evelyn. It is something wr get caught up in. Im trying to learn to break the habit too!

The intrusive thiughts are what causes me the most problems. Its awful the horrible places a mind can go.