{
  "id": 10925844,
  "title": "Why people replay conversations in their head, according to psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/why-people-replay-conversations-in-their-head-according-to-psychology",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:37:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/wellness/psychology-says-people-who-replay-conversations-in-their-head-may-not-be-overthinking-what-it-may-actually-mean/articleshow/134589706.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Revisiting past conversations can help clarify social interactions and reduce uncertainty. However, when this reflection turns into excessive rumination, it can exacerbate feelings of social anxiety. Many individuals crave reassurance from unclear social signals, which can heighten discomfort. Studies indicate that reflecting on events can correlate with increased anxiety symptoms over time.…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}