Intrusive thoughts
Terrible thoughts that are repetitive and could come into your mind at any time without a warning. Also referred to as “Devil's Whispers”. A common symptom of OCD, but not always is. It easily convinces everyone around you that you’re going insane.
Example:
Someone 1: *Gets a panic attack*
Someone 2: “U good?”
Someone 1: “Nope. I had that same stupid intrusive thought for the 100th time today”
Someone 2: “Just be positive and your intrusive thoughts will go away”
As you can see, “Someone 2” has no idea what an intrusive thought is, and thinks it’s controllable.
Someone 1: *Gets a panic attack*
Someone 2: “U good?”
Someone 1: “Nope. I had that same stupid intrusive thought for the 100th time today”
Someone 2: “Just be positive and your intrusive thoughts will go away”
As you can see, “Someone 2” has no idea what an intrusive thought is, and thinks it’s controllable.