Originally Posted by
desypete 
no we can not think our way out of losing a child. you will have no idea what its like
not going to go into detail but you really have no idea
Dude. It doesn't sound like you have read the whole thing.
I said
We most certainly can think our way out of sadness and depression, although I would never presume to advise a bereaved parent. That is so far out of my experience and out of the natural order of things. I am sorry for your loss.
Maybe you are are agreeing with me, and it is me that is missing the whole point?
Let's get back to Jazzfish's original point. The referenced article suggests
There’s a point where you can talk about your problems too much – and even become addicted to your negative experiences and emotions. A recent study shows how we can sometimes become addicted to negative emotions like grief and disappointment.
I think there is a tie in with how we deal with our addiction struggles.