R epetition compulsion might sound ambiguous, but it simply means reliving your trauma in an unhealthy way. It’s the unconscious repetition of past experiences, behaviors, or relationships, often despite unfavorable repercussions. Also called trauma reenactment, it involves being drawn to reenact patterns from your past. This is often true about unresolved conflicts or traumas. Repetition … Continue reading Mental Mondays: What Is Repetition Compulsion?