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 ...

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming or distracted and your thoughts turn negative? You try to push away the upsetting thoughts, but it’s difficult, or even impossible. Those are intrusive thoughts.

OCD can sometimes involve distressing, intrusive thoughts about suicide, typically distinct from genuine suicidal ideation. Treatment like exposure therapy can help individuals heal from harmful ...

Although anger is not a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is a common experience in people with OCD. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and feelings, and a person uses compulsive ...

Trust issues aren’t just about other people—they’re about you, too. When you can’t trust yourself, even your own instincts feel suspicious. It’s exhausting, living in a state of constant ...

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts. Scientists at the University of York, in collaboration with the ...

When challenges at home or concerns about the world at large begin to creep into your thoughts during the workday, it can be difficult to stay present and productive. These persistent distractions can ...

Weight-loss drugs not only alter appetite, but can also stop intrusive and obsessive thoughts about food, a new survey suggests. Intrusive thoughts about food, known as ‘food noise’ affect about 57 ...