Complaining and Complaining: When Talking to Friends Can Become a Problem. “Co-rumination” refers to excessive talking about problems.
Instead of specifically solving problems and alleviating fears, constantly repeating your worries seems to have a negative effect on your psychological mood. Rumination activates the stress and anxiety areas of the brain. Because rumination involves circular thinking, it tends to magnify problems. If you don't come to a conclusion after thinking about a topic for two minutes, it's better to leave the topic alone.