Tag: Intrusive thoughts
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Can’t shake intrusive thoughts? It may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Understanding intrusive thoughts and OCD Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas that pop into your mind and can feel distressing or alarming. For many people, these thoughts are momentary and do not reflect their values or intentions. When they become persistent, repetitive, and cause significant anxiety or compulsive behaviors, they may be a sign of…
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Understanding intrusive thoughts and when they signal OCD
What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas that pop into your mind. They can be alarming, strange, or upsetting, and they often feel out of character. For many people, these thoughts are fleeting and don’t reflect who they are or what they want. The key is that they carry little to no…
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Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Signs of OCD and Practical Help
Understanding intrusive thoughts and their impact Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary ideas, images, or urges that pop into your mind. They can be disturbing, strange, or even shocking. For many people, these thoughts are brief and non-threatening, fading away as quickly as they arrive. For others, however, intrusive thoughts can feel persistent enough to disrupt…