What You Need To Know About Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are basically unwanted thoughts, images or memories that come out of nowhere and cause us some type of distress. Sometimes they spike anxiety, sometimes they lead to feeling shame or guilt. Intrusive thoughts often lead to this distress because their nature kind goes against our core self. Meaning that they likely make us question ourselves and why we had the thought.
Where Does Anxiety Come From?
Understanding why we feel anxious and where our anxiety comes from can play a large role in helping us to feel more in control. This understanding can also decrease the shame we may feel from feeling anxious in the first place.