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Comment author: byrnema 06 May 2012 02:00:10PM *  3 points [-]

I don't think the phenomenon of 'intrusive thoughts' is relevant. Intrusive thoughts feel differently than what Mark is describing. The difference is that intrusive thoughts are 'intrusive', and almost feel like someone else is having them, whereas fantasizing about being angry is more active and more pleasant.