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 ...

The term “intrusive thoughts” has become common parlance from mental health creators on social media such as TikTok, and people have resonated with it. In psychiatry, we don’t usually talk about ...

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 ...

Have you experienced random, intrusive thoughts that seem to appear out of nowhere? Or thoughts that are in contrast to your personality, maybe a thought about intentionally hurting others, horrific ...

Intrusive thoughts are common in parents. A Netmums health visitor explains why they happen, why you're not alone and when to ...

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 ...

Intrusive thoughts and psychotic-like experiences among new parents are far more common than previously thought—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The study published today ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

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