What are Obsessive Compulsive Intrusive Thoughts?
Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that “intrude” the mind and prevent clear thinking. They are often negative and can thus place a lot of stress on the person. The difference between intrusive thoughts and “weird thoughts” is that intrusive thoughts do not go away very easily and they often seem horribly realistic. Someone who suffers from this type of thinking often has a hard time redirecting their thoughts and simply letting go of the intrusive thought. Obsessive compulsive intrusive thoughts can feel debilitating to the individual and may prevent them from being able to function on a day to day basis. There are many things that can be done to manage the symptoms that are associated with obsessive thoughts. The first step is to identify the thought as an intrusive thought that is simply a product of your OCD. This helps to minimize the power that is given to the thought, thus giving the person back the ability to feel in control. Below are some of the most common types of intrusive th
