Intrusive thoughts are distressing and often shameful. Experts explain how to cut them off once and for all so you can free your mind.

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are ...

Confessing intrusive thoughts is a uniquely pernicious OCD ritual, but once the practice is identified, it can be relatively straightforward to address.

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She ...

Intrusive thoughts are a hallmark of conditions such as PTSD – where people struggle with flashbacks of distressing events – and anxiety, when people often can’t stop dwelling on the worst ...

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She ...

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 ...

This simple act soothes your anxiety caused by that voice inside your head filled with negativity. Whatever your inner meanie says to put you in a bad head space, this is one way to combat those ...

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 ...

One mother recently took to TikTok to share an intrusive thought many parents have, but few admit out loud.

To stop intrusive thoughts, the experts recommend looking into your sleep patterns: Plan to fall asleep and wake up at the same time every day, and if you notice an uptick in intrusive thoughts as ...