Have you ever had a thought pop into your head that felt nothing like you? Or noticed a wave of anger, sadness, or fear that seemed to arrive from nowhere, with no clear reason attached to it? Maybe you've caught yourself saying something and thought, "that didn't even sound like me", or perhaps felt so enraged that it didn't feel like it belonged to you.

These moments have a name in trauma and dissociation research: psychological intrusions. They're far more common than most people realize, and understanding them can bring enormous relief. Once you know what's happening, the experience usually stops feeling so frightening or shameful.

Have you ever had a thought pop into your head that felt nothing like you? Or noticed a wave of anger, sadness, or fear that seemed to arrive from nowhere, with no clear reason attached to it? Maybe you've caught yourself saying something and thought, "that didn't even sound like me", or perhaps felt so enraged that it didn't feel like it belonged to you.

These moments have a name in trauma and dissociation research: psychological intrusions. They're far more common than most people realize, and understanding them can bring enormous relief. Once you know what's happening, the experience usually stops feeling so frightening or shameful.