I think this student brought up a number of important issues. First, if gone unchecked, suspiciousness can lead to a sense of isolation and possibly depression. Secondly, she understood that the feelings weren t rational, but still she couldn t stop them. Finally, this was a new experience for this individual, she did not have this difficulty before. Many of the students that you will be working with will be experiencing psychosocial difficulties for the first time.
Excessive rumination can also be very bothersome.
It could be described as having recurrent and persistent ideas, thoughts, or impulses that are experienced as intrusive. When the survivor attempts to suppress such thoughts, and is unable to, depression or anxiety can occur. Frequently the family members report such behavior as excessive worrying. Rumination can be very upsetting to the individual as well. He or she may report feeling powerless over their thoughts.