Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to become stuck in your mind. They can cause distress, since the nature of the thought might be upsetting. They may also reoccur frequently, which can make ...

Thoughts weave their way across your mind constantly. From your first moment of consciousness after waking until you close your eyes to sleep (and sometimes, long after that), you’re generally ...

None of us can escape intrusive thoughts, the random and usually off-putting musings that include visions of shoving your hand through the center of a beautifully decorated cake or a bridge collapsing ...

There is no medication specifically for intrusive thoughts, but drugs that alleviate the underlying cause may also reduce the intrusive thoughts. Various conditions can cause intrusive thoughts, such ...

You know the drill. You're lying in bed, exhausted and longing for sleep. But it seems your brain has other ideas. Just as you're trying to wind down, it decides to play a compilation of some of your ...

Intrusive thoughts are insignificant or irrelevant thoughts that occur to a person in any situation. These thoughts usually do not have any meaning but are frightening and scary. A frequent and/or ...

Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.

In a recent study at the University of Virginia, people were asked to sit alone for a few minutes with no access to cell phones, books, or other distractions. In the room was a device that gave ...

Oh, wait... you want more details? Sure, I'm happy to oblige. When the conversation shifts to the power of positive thinking, setting intentions, Think and Grow Rich ...

After the horrific shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, a rhetorical tennis match ensued. Some politicians offered up their “thoughts and prayers,” as many have following ...

Nanjiani takes full advantage of the unusual position this special occupies in his career, and he uses the opportunity to ...