Ever imagined yourself doing something pretty distasteful, like that time someone cut you off on the highway and you had visions of running them off the road? Or perhaps your brain prefers to torment ...

The exact reason why we experience intrusive thoughts isn't fully understood. These unwanted, disturbing thoughts are called intrusive thoughts, and they can be very unsettling. But here's the thing, ...

You feel that spike of panic when she says, "I'm terrified of dying and leaving my son alone," and you want practical ways to ...

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 ...

Source: By Christopher Craig from Fredericton, NB, Canada. Wikimedia Commons. “There is no institution more powerful than the institution of your mind.” —Naide P. Obiang Intrusive thoughts are ...

“Oh my God, see how he just gazed at you. He hates you. Oh my God, he didn’t even hold your hand; he is surely cheating.” Sharing an insight of her intrusive thoughts, Bella Williams exposes her soul ...

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 can ...

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

Imagine you are attending a friend’s housewarming party, and—in front of everyone—you spill a glass of red wine on their brand-new white couch. You are so mortified that every time you see this friend ...