6 most common intrusive thoughts: Therapist explains

Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:56 PM IST

From the fear of losing control to unpleasant memories, here are six common intrusive thoughts that can upset us.

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Intrusive thoughts are more common than we think. More times than ever, intrusive thoughts can be distressing and upsetting for us. "Intrusive thoughts are abrupt and distressing, often presenting unwanted scenarios or images that seem to intrude upon daily thinking. There are several different types of intrusive thoughts and today we are sharing 6 common types of intrusive thoughts, as well as 6 lesser-known types of intrusive thoughts," wrote Therapist Gessica Di Stefano.(Unsplash)

Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:56 PM IST

Intrusive thoughts are more common than we think. More times than ever, intrusive thoughts can be distressing and upsetting for us. "Intrusive thoughts are abrupt and distressing, often presenting unwanted scenarios or images that seem to intrude upon daily thinking. There are several different types of intrusive thoughts and today we are sharing 6 common types of intrusive thoughts, as well as 6 lesser-known types of intrusive thoughts," wrote Therapist Gessica Di Stefano.(Unsplash)

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We may often get the fear of being contaminated – be it for diseases or by thoughts or certain people. Emotional contamination OCD is a sub type where a person may feel that certain situation or people may contaminate them. (Unsplash)

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We may often get the fear of being contaminated – be it for diseases or by thoughts or certain people. Emotional contamination OCD is a sub type where a person may feel that certain situation or people may contaminate them. (Unsplash)

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The thoughts of being perfect can be draining sometimes. Hence, we may set unrealistic expectations of ourselves and strive to meet the standards. (Unsplash)

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The thoughts of being perfect can be draining sometimes. Hence, we may set unrealistic expectations of ourselves and strive to meet the standards. (Unsplash)

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Unpleasant memories, usually related to traumatic experiences, may hit us in the middle of the day and make us feel disturbed. (Unsplash)

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Unpleasant memories, usually related to traumatic experiences, may hit us in the middle of the day and make us feel disturbed. (Unsplash)

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The constant fear of forgetting or losing things that are important for us can be very mentally distressing. (Unsplash)

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The constant fear of forgetting or losing things that are important for us can be very mentally distressing. (Unsplash)

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We often doubt our decisions and second-guess our choices – this can make us feel that we are not good enough. (Unsplash)

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We often doubt our decisions and second-guess our choices – this can make us feel that we are not good enough. (Unsplash)

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The fear of losing control and letting things get into a mess can hit us and make us upset. (Unsplash)

Published on Feb 06, 2024 04:56 PM IST

The fear of losing control and letting things get into a mess can hit us and make us upset. (Unsplash)

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