Autistic rumination

I find it hard to break out of negative repetitive thought processes where I constantly think about past mistakes and why I don't like my life or myself. I came across the concept of autistic rumination which is where an autistic mind is prone to repetitive thinking and can get stuck in this unhappy state. Does anyone else do this or have any tips of getting out of it? 

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  • I recognise this completely. I get stuck in these spirals a lot, and the things that neurotypicals usually suggest, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, just don't seem to stick. I find recognising that I'm in such a spiral is one thing, but getting out of it or stopping becoming a habit is another.

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  • I recognise this completely. I get stuck in these spirals a lot, and the things that neurotypicals usually suggest, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, just don't seem to stick. I find recognising that I'm in such a spiral is one thing, but getting out of it or stopping becoming a habit is another.

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