The Difference Between Impulsive And Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that appear in your consciousness, often without a specific reason. Impulsive thoughts are characterized by a sudden urge or desire to act on something.
Intrusive Vs Impulsive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are often unwanted ideas or distressing thoughts or images. They appear in our minds either randomly or as a consequence of a specific trigger.
Intrusive thoughts can be disturbing and can be signs of anxiety or distress or lead to mental health problems. In particular, intrusive thoughts have been associated with mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders and also eating disorders.
Intrusive thoughts can be related to a wide range of themes such as violence, sexuality or religion.
It is important to note that these are just thoughts and do not represent actions. However, even thoughts can make us feel uncomfortable or elicit an uncomfortable feeling [1].
Having long-term intrusive thoughts can cause distress and can make you feel like you need to control your thoughts [1, 2].
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