6 million Americans have intrusive thoughts. Here are 4 ways to get rid of them

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"The phrase “intrusive thoughts” seems to be having a moment—that is, on TikTok, at least. 

The hashtag #intrusivethoughts has amassed over 830 million views, and research corroborates the growing interest in the phrase as over 90% of people experience intrusive thoughts. But with all this attention, the phrase’s definition has gotten, and experts aim to set the record straight.