After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, psychologists reveal the lifestyle factors that may be causing your intrusive thoughts ...

Intrusive thoughts can pop into your mind and fade, or they can stick around for hours or days, adds Patrice Berry, Psy.D., a psychologist and founder of Four Rivers Psychological Services.

Intrusive thoughts may surround religion and questions about whether you’ve committed a sin or will be punished. You may pray all the time or feel the need to talk to elders or spiritual leaders ...

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and upsetting thoughts that frequently disrupt your day. They can be a symptom of mental health conditions like OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, and anxiety.

While intrusive thoughts are often associated with trauma or phobias, they can develop about anything, and are not the same for everybody. Find five key things to know about intrusive thoughts below.

Intrusive thoughts are often seen in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, anxiety or depression, experts said.

Intrusive thoughts can pop into your mind and fade, or they can stick around for hours or days, adds Patrice Berry, Psy.D., a psychologist and founder of Four Rivers Psychological Services.