As unwanted as they are, it’s possible to stop intrusive thoughts. “Intrusive thoughts are spontaneous, unwanted thoughts that we have that are usually unpleasant in some way,” says Ayanna ...

It may sound rather simple but lack of sleep is one of the biggest cause of intrusive thoughts. Studies show good REM sleep ...

Whatever your inner meanie says to put you in a bad head space, this is one way to combat those intrusive thoughts. Humming is basically a superpower we all have. According to the Livestrong ...

OCD thrives on doubt, making certainty feel impossible. Learn how reassurance fuels the cycle and how ERP and ICBT can help ...

You've likely achieved numerous successes and overcome various obstacles, but this intrusive thought makes it difficult to internalize these wins. Instead of acknowledging your growth, you attribute ...

This is particularly so in the brain, which becomes less able to filter out intrusive thoughts, according to a new study from scientists in Britain. Published in the journal PNAS, the research ...