Co-rumination: is a relatively new construct, referring to extensively discussing and revisiting problems, speculating about problems, and focusing on negative feelings with peers.

I think this is interesting to consider in the light of twox and trp being so hot right now on the front page.

People seem to find what they look for and in a lot of cases people remember the bad rather than the good.

An interesting thing to consider is that people without back problems aren't on back problem forums talking about back pain. Perhaps similarly, people who are content with relationships, family life, jobs, marriage, personal progression, and gender roles in their own microcosms aren't on twox and trp talking about the issues. With that in mind, a group setting can reinforce a perception of reality that might not be entirely un-bias.

In some spiritual circles people talk about "rising awareness". This can happen for a lot of reasons. I've found in the west that certain experiences can shatter a persons paradigm and thus cast them into places of confusion, contempt, sadness, aggression, depression, etc. It's been speculated that this stage is only a partial awakening. The negative feelings come from seeing a "new" reality yet not adapting the "self" to the newly perceived reality.

I've seen a similar concept come up here from some of you. Come to terms with what you see in the world, make your own choices and judgements, and take personal responsibility. The development of the self is paramount in what's referred to as the "mystery schools". It's a study and worship of the potential of the human mind and will. I'd encourage any of you who think this way to check out some occult reading teachings on mystery schools.

I'll stop rambling and hopefully there'll be some food for thought here.

EDIT: The WIKI article includes the habits of co-rumination and it's effects on both GENDERS specifically. I brought this up for a reason. It's worth a look.