Intrusive Thoughts of The ADHD Brain

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 the concern worse. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that seem to occur out of the blue. They can be disturbing and unpleasant. This episode discusses the different types of intrusive and alarming thoughts as well as ways to help you manage and when to seek help.

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Additional Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19570581/#:~:text=Results%20show%20that%20in%20comparison,expression%20of%20adults%20with%20ADHD.

https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.709.7677&rep=rep1&type=pdf

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/intrusive-thoughts#myths

https://positivepsychology.com/intrusive-thoughts/

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