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About obsessions

Obsessions are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that keep coming into your mind and cause you distress.

  • fears of contamination or germs
  • doubts, like "did I lock the door?"
  • unwanted disturbing images
  • a need for things to be "just right"

Obsessions are thoughts. Compulsions are actions you take in response.