Girls who complain about their problems at greater risk of developing anxiety and dep

James · #1 08-02-2007, 02:50 PM

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...-gwc071307.php

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A researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia has found that girls who talk very extensively about their problems with friends are likely to become more anxious and depressed.

The research was conducted by Amanda Rose, associate professor of psychological sciences in the College of Arts and Science. The six-month study, which included boys and girls, examined the effects of co-rumination – excessively talking with friends about problems and concerns. Rose discovered that girls co-ruminate more than boys, especially in adolescence, and that girls who co-ruminated the most in the fall of the school year were most likely to be more depressed and anxious by the spring.

AlethiaSi · #2 08-02-2007, 03:00 PM

interesting. what are you trying to say James? lol

I want to read this all the way through, but it doesn't surprise me. Ruminating contributes significantly to the cycle of depression and anxiety, without proper feedback to break these cycles and effective treatment strategies, girls are more prone to fall deeper into depression or have anxiety problems.

AlphaFrog · #3 08-02-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AlethiaSi

interesting. what are you trying to say James?

He's saying we all bitch too much and we need to STFU.

Fat chance, James.

Kevin · #4 08-02-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

He's saying we all bitch too much and we need to STFU.

Fat chance, James.

No.. that's what science is saying.

Y'all should listen to science

AlphaFrog · #5 08-02-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

No.. that's what science is saying.

Y'all should listen to science

Tell it to your wife.

And then come back and post a pic of the black eye she gives you.

ZTA_Lover · #6 08-02-2007, 03:49 PM

I guess this makes sense- the more you talk about your problems, the more they're on your mind, the more you stress over them! Good to know.. although most of the time i feel like it helps to vent to my friends. I guess not in excess though.. next time i feel like overly- bitching i'll keep my mouth shut