A grounded explanation of intrusive thoughts, why they feel sticky, and what reduces their grip without turning the experience into a fight.
When people misread intrusive thoughts as danger or character, they often get trapped in checking, reassurance, or avoidance.
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Alpár Kertész
Clinical psychologist • Ericksonian hypnotherapist
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Intrusive thoughts are often frightening because they feel personal, vivid, and morally loaded. That does not mean they are intentions.
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