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 ...

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

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

People daydream all the time, but when the thoughts turn negative, they can feel alarmingly real. The result of these intrusive thoughts can leave you feeling scared and anxious.

The mind can wander to strange places. Sometimes those places and the images that come with them are unwanted, dangerous and negative. We all have intrusive thoughts, but some of us deal with them ...

Intrusive thoughts are sudden, involuntary thoughts, memories, or mental images that are often upsetting. Intrusive thoughts are common and happen to almost everyone at some point.

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She illustrates her experience in a comic, along with tips on how to cope.

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, ...