- Compulsion. Neutralizing is a common compulsion in OCD, in which a person tries to push a bad thought out of the mind. The bad thought is the obsession.
- Obsession. Automatic images in the brain, which cause distress and over which you have no control, are an obsession. Trying to get rid of them is the compulsion.
- Obsession. Fear of inadequacy is an obsession, which you want to prevent. Excessive preparation to prevent this from coming true is the compulsion.
- Compulsion. Confessions are used as a compulsion to relieve the anxiety of holding something in and feeling you are bad because of that. The feeling of wrongdoing is the obsession.
- Obsession. Sexually intrusive thoughts are distressing, and you want to shut them down. So, they are obsessions. The act of trying to shut them down is the compulsion.
- Compulsion. Repeating an activity is a compulsion to try to reduce the anxiety associated with not having done something well. The feeling of not doing well is the obsession.
- Compulsion. Ordering and arranging something is a compulsion to reduce the anxiety from disorderliness. The feeling of disorderliness is the obsession.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion that is performed to get rid of the obsession of not being clean enough.
- Obsession. This is an obsession that causes fear. Avoiding children to not act upon it would be one of the compulsions.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion, which is to make sure that the loved ones are safe. The thought of loved ones not being safe is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession of not being clean enough. The compulsion is excessive cleaning routines in the form of long showers, repeat hand washing, etc.
- Obsession. These thoughts are obsessions leading to excessive vigilance and avoidance of anything that can be a weapon. Avoidance is the compulsion.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion that may be engaged in to beat the anxiety of needing something and not having it, which is the obsession.
- Compulsion. This compulsion may be to manage a specific obsession, like needing to count up to a particular number to feel safe. Or it may have no reason at all.
- Compulsion. This compulsion may be to handle the anxiety of making sure that a bad thought is dealt with. The bad thought is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession that causes discomfort to a heterosexual. The compulsion in this case would be to constantly check if there’s arousal towards the same sex.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion that is performed to deal with the anxiety of not wanting to make mistakes. The fear of making mistakes is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession around feeling dirty or contaminated. The compulsion in this case would be to avoid contaminants or wash or clean excessively.
- Obsession. This obsession may cause anxiety to someone who has high morals. The compulsion would be to not be alone to avoid the temptation.
- Obsession. This is an obsession that involves magical thinking—connecting two unrelated things. The compulsion is to avoid doing the ‘unlucky’ thing.
- Obsession. This is an obsession that focuses on the right and wrong according to religion or morals. The compulsion would be to not sin or do a repentance ritual.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion used to ward off bad thoughts. The bad thought that needs to go is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession focusing around needing to act decently. The compulsion would be to avoid being in the public eye or keeping hands busy elsewhere.
- Obsession. This is a visual obsession with images the person does not want to see—sex with family, children, or God. Pushing the thought away is the compulsion.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion to make sure that there is no danger to any life or property. The obsession is the perceived danger to life or property.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion used to deal with the anxiety of an unsafe thought. The unsafe thought is the obsession.
- Compulsion. Avoidance is a compulsion. The objective is to not feel contaminated. This objective is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession focusing on decency. The compulsion would be to avoid being in the public eye or keep a strict check on what is being said.
- Compulsion. Ordering and arranging something symmetrically is a compulsion to reduce the anxiety from disorderliness. The feeling of asymmetry is the obsession.
- Obsession. The need for evenness and perfection is an obsession that may lead to repeated actions to get something down perfectly. The action is the compulsion.
- Obsession. The fear of sinning is an obsession. A person may alleviate the anxiety by repeatedly praying to God and asking for forgiveness, which is the compulsion.
- Obsession. The thought of being sick is an obsession which may result in compulsions of checking temperature, getting tests done, monitoring physical symptoms, etc.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion involving ruminating over how certain events transpired to ascertain if any harm was done. Causing harm is the obsession.
- Obsession. This is an obsession that may lead to focusing on the rights and wrongs of things. Constant checking to make sure everything is right would be the compulsion.
- Compulsion. Repeatedly praying is a compulsion. It is done to deal with the anxiety of having sinned or fear of committing a sin, which is the obsession.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion that is performed to get rid of the obsession of not being clean enough.
- Obsession. This is an obsession where not remembering things causes anxiety. The compulsion is to try and remember the minute details.
- Compulsion. This is a compulsion to prevent the obsession of hurting someone due to excessive hand movements.
- Compulsion. This is reassurance seeking, which is a compulsion. Reassurance seeking is done to deal with the obsession of not being sure of one’s own judgment.
- Obsession. This is an obsession of harm, related to causing motor accidents and running people over. The compulsion may be to go back and check for any accidents.
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