Elyse broke up with her boyfriend after a fight. She has spent the last week repeatedly going over the fight in her mind, which has caused her to sink into depression. Her continual reliving the fight is known as:

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Rumination refers to the repetitive and obsessive thinking about negative experiences, which can lead to depression and psychological distress. This is a common experience for many people after a breakup or other traumatic event. Reminiscence refers to more positive and reflective thinking about past events, while obsession and fixation are more extreme forms of repetitive thinking that may be indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Elyse Broke Up with Her Boyfriend After a Fight