Vicious Circle (Cercle Vicieux)

A vicious circle, or cercle vicieux, is a self-perpetuating cycle where a problem worsens itself over time. For example, feeling anxious can lead to sleep difficulties, which then increase anxiety, creating a continuous loop. This cycle makes it harder to break free because each problem triggers the next, reinforcing the original issue. Recognizing these patterns helps in addressing the root cause rather than just the symptoms, enabling targeted efforts to disrupt the cycle and improve the situation.