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, ...

What is moral OCD?: A form of OCD involving intense, intrusive fears of being immoral or unethical, often leading to compulsive reassurance-seeking or overcompensating behaviors. New coping tools: ...

You're chopping vegetables to make dinner when suddenly, out of nowhere, a thought flashes: "What if I cut my finger off?" You don't want to hurt yourself, and the ...

Q: My boss’s arrogant and pushy daughter is one of my coworkers. “Belinda” orders us around and challenges anyone who disagrees. The biggest problem, however, is that she gets involved in other people ...

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 ...

Although anger is not a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is a common experience in people with OCD. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and feelings, and a person uses compulsive ...

Intrusive memories in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are a part of re-experiencing trauma. They can take the form of flashbacks, nightmares, and other types of involuntary emotional recall.