What is the difference between Obsession and Compulsion? - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What is the difference between Obsession and Compulsion?

Asked by S. Barnes, Last updated: Aug 19, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

1 Answer

Robert Hazlewood

Robert Hazlewood

Here to relax my mind a bit

Robert Hazlewood
Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive, MBA, Louisville

Answered Jul 29, 2019

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is where an individual is afflicted with uncontrollable persistent thoughts and behaviors. Obsessions are the unwelcome thoughts and ideas that preoccupy a person's mind, whereas compulsions are repeated behaviors, which is the main difference between obsession and compulsion. Obsessions are recurring thoughts and irrational ideas or images, whereas compulsions involve the acting out of the obsessive thinking, or repeating the idea.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is where an individual is afflicted with uncontrollable persistent
Obsessions can cause fear, worry, and profound anxiety. Compulsions can cause harm to the body because of the extreme stress it puts on the mind to fight the urge to act out the obsession. Some common examples of compulsions that result from obsessions include brushing teeth repeatedly, excessive cleaning, checking whether doors are locked, and checking whether appliances are turned off.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.