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Have you ever ever had scary ideas pop into your head that you just simply could not cease desirous about?
They’re known as intrusive ideas, and they’re distressing, repetitive and undesirable. They are often triggered by massive life modifications or psychological well being points.
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NPR’s senior visuals producer LA Johnson, who struggled with these ideas after giving delivery to her second youngster, talks to psychological well being professionals U’nek Clarke and Brooke Smith about learn how to handle them. She illustrates her expertise and the skilled recommendation in a comic book.
Editor’s be aware: This comedian will talk about psychological well being subjects and suicidal ideation. If you’re in disaster, name or textual content the 988 Suicide & Disaster Lifeline to attach with a counselor.
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