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Intrusive Thoughts

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted usually distressing thoughts or images that suddenly pop into your mind causing anxiety or discomfort.

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