Thought blocking 2023-09-15T08:42:11Z Thought-blocking Thought withdrawal The experience of sudden cessation of the thought/thinking process, the person often describes the mind going blank and there is frequently a period of silence that is accompanied by a perplexed state, not understanding what transpired. Some may describe the experience as an abrupt emptying of the mind or the belief that an external force removed their thoughts from their head. Disorder of thought control