KnowraIntrusive thoughtLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Intrusive thought, each with the reason it gives.All 6Related 4Narrower topic 1Compared with 1Obsessive–compulsive disorderRelated: Intrusive thoughts can become obsessions when persistent, distressing, and linked to compulsive responses.RuminationRelated: Intrusive thoughts may trigger rumination, but rumination is the sustained response to distress.Obsessive thoughtRelated: Obsessive thoughts are often intrusive, though not every intrusive thought becomes persistent or obsessive.Zeigarnik effectRelated: Persistent thoughts about unfinished tasks can resemble, but are not identical to, intrusive thoughts.