New research talks about a promising adjunctive treatment to help people to build a life that isn't run by OCD.

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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

Trust issues aren’t just about other people—they’re about you, too. When you can’t trust yourself, even your own instincts feel suspicious. It’s exhausting, living in a state of constant ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

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, ...

When challenges at home or concerns about the world at large begin to creep into your thoughts during the workday, it can be difficult to stay present and productive. These persistent distractions can ...