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Have you ever ever had scary ideas pop into your head that you simply simply could not cease interested by?
They’re referred to as intrusive ideas, and they’re distressing, repetitive and undesirable. They are often triggered by massive life adjustments 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 baby, talks to psychological well being professionals U’nek Clarke and Brooke Smith about how one can handle them. She illustrates her expertise and the professional recommendation in a comic book.
Editor’s notice: This comedian will focus on psychological well being matters 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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