Do you get intrusive thoughts sometimes?

Hi everyone, how are you feeling today?

Have you ever had a strange, unwanted thought suddenly pop into your head, something distressing, confusing, or just plain odd? You're not alone.

These are called intrusive thoughts. They can happen to anyone and are often harmless, even if they feel upsetting. Sometimes they show up as worries about forgetting something important, fears of accidentally hurting someone, or thoughts that just don’t feel like “you.”

For many people living with mental or chronic health conditions, intrusive thoughts can feel more intense or frequent, and harder to talk about.

🗣️ This is a safe space to share:

• Have you experienced intrusive thoughts?
• How do they show up for you? Stress, doubt, fear, or shame?
• What have you learned that helps you manage them (therapy, mindfulness, naming the thought, talking to someone…)?

Whether you're just curious or looking for solidarity, we’d love to hear your perspective. You’re not weird, broken, or alone. 💙

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼