Repetition compulsion

What experts have said about Repetition compulsion

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1. Paul ContiMixedJan 22, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   Repetition compulsion repeats traumatic situations in an attempt to resolve them.

   “what they're trying to do is to make things right with the idea that if we can repeat the situation and make it right, it will fix everything”

   Listen at 10:31

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