r/intrusivethoughts is a subreddit with 105k members. The community frequently discusses intrusive thoughts, ocd, mental health, anxiety, and sexual thoughts.
A subreddit for you to share all those intrusive, recurring thoughts or ideas that race through your head throughout the day.
Intrusive thoughts are random thoughts you have that make you want to do *crazy* things, such as "hit him with your car, jump off the building, and throwing the baby on the ground."
For the darker shower thoughts.
Popular Topics in r/intrusivethoughts
#1
Intrusive Thoughts
112 posts
#2
Ocd
24 posts
#3
Mental Health
16 posts
#4
Anxiety
14 posts
#5
Sexual Thoughts
10 posts
#6
Help
9 posts
#7
Suicidal Thoughts
6 posts
#8
Thoughts
6 posts
#9
Personal Struggles
6 posts
#10
Relationships
5 posts
Member Growth in r/intrusivethoughts
Yearly
+3k members(3.3%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026