Is Intrusive Thoughts True?

Ultimately, intrusive and invasive thoughts are absolutely normal. In fact, some studies have shown that a whopping 94% of the population experience unwanted thoughts that are intrusive and unpleasant on a daily basis. It's when these intrusive thoughts become obsessive that the real damage is done.

Do intrusive thoughts mean anything?

The presence of unwanted intrusive thoughts does not indicate anything about your character or sanity. In fact , the content of the thoughts are actually meaningless and irrelevant, no matter how compelling. These unwanted thoughts are not fantasies or impulses or urges.

Can intrusive thoughts feel real?

For most of us, these thoughts seem “messed up” or funny, because they're so out of place. But for someone with OCD, these disturbing thoughts might feel like real possibilities — even if that person knows their thoughts are probably irrational.