From time to time, everyone has intrusive thoughts, or unwelcome and upsetting ideas or images that come into our minds. While unintentional, they can cause anxiety, distress, and dread. So why do they happen and how can we handle them? Stephan Siwiec, PhD, a Rogers psychologist, explains intrusive thoughts and recommendations to manage them in a blog published on the ADAA’s website.
‘Why do I think that?”: Understanding intrusive thoughts and how to manage them
