Interesting take on two differing coping methods. I definitely fall into the “ruminator” and “cognitive inflexibility” categories. Seeing and hanging onto the negative puts me in control of the situation, doing this seems to keep disappointment at a distance. Rigidity helps me maintain structure which is necessary for survival, being out of control is a major stressor.
Not a great way to live, sometimes it’s mere survival, but I have medication resistant MDD along with PTSD. Interesting post😉