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 ...

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 ...

Many people routinely wake up throughout the night, dwelling on their past mistakes and ruminating about things they regret doing and saying. We may try to push these interfering thoughts out of our ...

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 ...

Intrusive thoughts are more common than some might realise. New parents are dealing with far more intrusive thoughts – described by researchers as 'unwanted or distressing ideas or images' – than ...

What if I kissed this stranger? What if I just stopped turning up for work? While intrusive thoughts like these can pop into your mind, they are common and usually easy to brush off for what they are ...

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