Roseliegh, just so you know you're not alone, my intrusive thoughts seem like they never want to go away, and then something I did calm them or just maybe they biologically clear your head for a while. I exercise all the time and my job is very busy, but my mind still races often.

I used to have the stupid turning the switch a number of times or getting songs stuck in my head. I thought it would go away with age, but some has gone away, but some new stuff has emerged.

I have been on several meds, and now I went to a new psych who wants me to take paxil and hydroxizine instead of triavil, and valium when needed. I do take 5-HTP, a natural supplement for the seritonin uptake. But never take that if you are taking an SSRI. Seritonin Syndrome can develop.

I think 5 HTP it has helped me but I still have the OCD. I was free of severe bad thoughts for a while or maybe they just came by for a little while. But this last bought has been like facing Mike Tyson in his prime.

If you find the hammer that smashes them away into tiny pieces, can I borrow it?

Chase, valerian is awesome. I even give it to my wife when she has trouble sleeping.