This is Part II of a series. Read Part I here. What actually makes a thought feel intrusive? The answer to this question is varied, and typically based on the individual’s personal experience and ...

Have you ever had an unwanted thought or image stuck in your head? Usually, you can ignore it and move on. But sometimes, it just keeps popping right back up. You don’t want to have these sticky, ...

Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.

You may have noticed a lot more chatter on TikTok these days about intrusive thoughts. While some people use the term to describe their random impulses to, say, open and close their fridge door ...

Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, especially when linked to paranoia, ulterior motives, and ...

Intrusive thoughts are sudden, involuntary thoughts. They can be distressing, and people may feel they have little control over them. They commonly occur with conditions such as anxiety and ...