rumination vs self-absorption

rumination

noun
  • Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding. 

  • Deep thought or consideration. 

  • The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud. 

  • An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. 

self-absorption

noun
  • Preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of everything else. 

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