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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...