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, ...

Trapped in a loop of intrusive thoughts? Discover why we overthink and learn 7 clinical strategies from psychologist Júlia ...

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 ...

Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental visitors, also known as intrusive thoughts, can be disturbing, distressing and ...

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 ...

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or legal advice. If you are experiencing intrusive thoughts, ...

Have you ever sat in a boring meeting and wondered: "What if I just started shouting?" Or you're driving along and you think: ...

Funding: This research was supported by (i) a National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) graduate fellowship (author: BM), (ii) an award from the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in ...

Gwyneth Paltrow candidly discussed her mental health on the latest episode of her the goop podcast, released Tuesday, Nov. 11 The actress and Goop founder revealed that she has "a lot of anxiety for ...