Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Michelle Thorsteinson
Have you ever just been enjoying time with loved ones or watching a game, and intrusive thoughts make their way into your mind? Perhaps the thought was disturbing, emotionally painful, or even provoked anxious thoughts inside of you. This can happen to anyone from time to time, but, for some, this is a daily struggle. There is a relationship between intrusive thoughts and feelings of anxiety. Being able to understand this relationship and knowing how to handle both can make the difference between being constantly on edge or being at peace. Intrusive Thoughts Explained If you use the word “intrusive” to describe someone or the questions they’re asking, you usually...
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