Why “I Let the Intrusive Thoughts Win” is Harmful: The Difference Between Intrusive Thoughts and Impulsivity
It’s not uncommon nowadays to hear someone say “Yeah I dyed my hair last night because I let the intrusive thoughts win.” Maybe you’ve even thought to yourself “I’m going to let the intrusive thoughts win and cut myself bangs” or something along those lines. But what actually are intrusive thoughts and why are casual…