Obsessive thoughts are persistent, intrusive ideas or images that cause significant anxiety or distress. They often center around fears of harm, contamination, or doubts, leading individuals to feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors or rituals to alleviate discomfort. These thoughts can disrupt daily functioning and may be a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or other mental health conditions. It's important for those experiencing such thoughts to seek professional help for effective management.
The repetitive thought that can be all consuming is the obsessive aspect.
The psychological term for an obsession with a thought is "rumination". Rumination involves continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which are often sad or dark. If the obsession is particularly intrusive and distressing, it might also be referred to as an "obsessive thought" or "obsessive rumination", commonly associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
It is when you have an intrusive thought that won't get relieved until you act on it. For example, "If I don't wash my hands right now, I will get a deadly disease that I can spread to my whole family..." This causes a person with OCD to act on their thought, hence the obsessive COMPULSION aspect. Even though the person can rationally think that they don't have to wash their hands that exact second, the overwhelming thought compels them to so that they can get temporary relief.
It depends on the context. No one could blame an obsessive environmentalist, but no one likes an obsessive sycophant.
Kleptomania is frequently thought of as being a part of obsessive-compulsive disorder, since the irresistible and uncontrollable actions are similar to the frequently excessive, unnecessary and unwanted rituals of OCD. Some individuals with kleptomania demonstrate hoarding symptoms that resemble those with OCD.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
It can cause obsessive thoughts an dit can help alleviate obsessive thoughts.
That depends..A guy can be really obsessive through the person he's with
No. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder.
Other alternative treatments for OCD are intended to lower the patient's anxiety level; some are thought to diminish the compulsions themselves.
A synonym for "considered" is "contemplated" or "regarded."
Stalking is unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation.