Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts, and most people can brush them off without a worry. But what happens when those intrusive thoughts become inescapable?

Too often, people say they “let their intrusive thoughts win” after spontaneously dyeing their hair or making a late-night purchase. There’s a difference between impulsive and intrusive thoughts, ...

“People should give themselves time to bounce back, and it’s normal to experience symptoms such as nightmares, intrusive ...

The term “intrusive thoughts” has become common parlance from mental health creators on social media such as TikTok, and people have resonated with it. In psychiatry, we don’t usually talk about ...

Some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are more strongly associated with drinking problems in U.S. National Guard ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

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