Intrusive Thoughts and ADHD: What They Mean and How to Cope

Limited research suggests that those with ADHD may be more likely to have intrusive thoughts than those without it, but treatments like mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy are available.

Most people have uncomfortable thoughts that pop up from time to time. But for those with ADHD, these ideas may become pervasive, be persistent, or feel out of control.

Though intrusive thoughts are typically associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), limited evidence suggests that they may also manifest in some individuals as an…