What it’s like to have intrusive thoughts — and how to cope : NPR
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Have you ever had scary thoughts in your head that you just couldn’t stop thinking?
They are called intrusive thoughts, and they are painful, repetitive and unwanted. They can be triggered by major life changes or mental health problems.
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Senior NPR visual producer, the Johnson, who fought with these thoughts after giving birth to her second child, talks to Mental Health Professionals U’Nek Clarke and Brooke Smith about how to manage them. She illustrates her experience and expert advice in a comic strip.
Publisher’s note: This comics will discuss mental health subjects and suicidal ideas. If you are in crisis, call or send an SMS 988 Suicide & Crifeline Crifeline To connect with an advisor.
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