Shocking images flash before the inner eye, terrible ideas take up more and more mental space, and not rarely everyday life becomes restricted – Intrusive Thoughts can turn life into torment for those affected.

But if you now feel helplessly at the mercy of your fate, this book brings good news: This book clearly and comprehensively explains the scientific-psychological side of the disorder and provides you with all important information about triggers, processes in the brain, and established therapeutic options. Are you afraid theory alone will not help you? Don't worry! The second part of the book is entirely dedicated to a wide range of practical and effective self-help strategies with which you can actively work on developing a constructive approach to your thought patterns. From emotional realignment and thought identification to shaping awareness through language, immediately applicable techniques from neurolinguistic training programs provide you with powerful tools in the fight for your inner balance.