None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...

Mental health professionals say obsessive-compulsive disorder affects millions and can involve intrusive thoughts, anxiety, ...

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Warning: The following includes descriptions of intrusive thoughts that some readers may find distressing. Have you ever been standing on a train platform, minding your own business, when your brain ...

Scary, unwanted thoughts blindsided me after my baby arrived — here's why they're common, what they really mean, and how to get through them with support and self-compassion.

If you've ever had a random thought pop into your head that left you shaken or questioning yourself, you may have experienced an "intrusive thought." Learning how to stop intrusive thoughts is ...

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Intrusive thoughts, often distressing and unwanted, are common among new parents, with 31% at risk of developing psychosis.

Everyone has passing intrusive thoughts that seem to come from outside their control: The content may feel alien, absurd, or threatening, and may pass after a few weird moments. Intrusive thoughts can ...