Intrusive thoughts can be persistent and disruptive in people with ADHD due to the underlying neurobiological differences in the brain. Individuals with ADHD often experience difficulty regulating ...

Overthinking and OCD can look similar but work very differently. A mental health expert explains the key signs, emotional patterns and when to seek help.

Every "What if?' is your child's brain trying to protect them. Here is how to gently free them from the nagging thoughts that won't let go.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and distressing ideas or images that can appear suddenly and feel impossible to control. With obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts can become ...

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts? Many of my clients have expressed frustration, even anguish, with their relentless experiences of self-imposed mental interrogation. It occurs as an ...

Have you ever had scary thoughts pop into your head that you just couldn't stop thinking about? They're called intrusive thoughts, and they are distressing, repetitive and unwanted. They can be ...

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 thoughts, ...

Intrusive thoughts and experiences mirroring psychosis are significantly more prevalent among new parents than previously understood, according to groundbreaking new research. Experts have revealed ...

Self-doubt is a real piece of work—constantly whispering intrusive thoughts that slowly (but effectively) chip away at our confidence. While everyone experiences moments of uncertainty, those who ...

Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and convincing, especially when linked to paranoia, ulterior motives, and ...