Summary
The article discusses how a mother named LA Johnson used her art to show what it's like to have intrusive thoughts. She collaborates with mental health experts to provide advice on handling these thoughts, especially after significant life changes.
Key Facts
- Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, repetitive ideas that can cause distress.
- LA Johnson experienced these thoughts after having her second child.
- She created a comic illustrating her experience with intrusive thoughts.
- Mental health experts U'nek Clarke and Brooke Smith offer strategies to manage these thoughts.
- The comic addresses mental health issues and the topic of suicidal thoughts.
- The article encourages people in crisis to contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support.
- LA Johnson’s insights are shared via NPR’s Life Kit series, available on various podcast platforms.
