obsessive fear

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• obsessive — obsessively, adv. obsessiveness, n. /euhb ses iv/, adj. 1. being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness. 2. causing an obsession. 3. excessive, esp. extremely so. n. 4. someone who has an obsession or obsessions; …   Universalium

• obsessive — ob•ses•sive [[t]əbˈsɛs ɪv[/t]] adj. 1) being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness[/ex] 2) causing an obsession 3) excessive, esp. extremely so 4) cvb a person who has obsessions • Etymology: 1910–15… …   From formal English to slang

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder — (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, intrusive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or rituals which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. OCD is distinguished from other… …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive love — is a state in which one person feels an overwhelming obsessive desire to possess another person toward whom they feel a strong sexual attraction, with an inability to accept failure or rejection. Although not categorized under any specific mental …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive–compulsive disorder — OCD redirects here. For other uses, see OCD (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder. Obsessive–compulsive disorder Classification and external resources Repetitive handwashing is a common OCD sym …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder —    Physicians and non physicians alike have always recognized the existence of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. Across the ages, examples are common in religion of praying compulsively or dwelling obsessively on salvation or damnation …   Historical dictionary of Psychiatry

• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Anankastic personality disorder ICD10 = ICD10|F|60|5|f|60 ICD9 = ICD9|301.4 Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), or anankastic personality disorder, is a personality disorder that is characterized by a… …   Wikipedia

• Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder — Not to be confused with Obsessive–compulsive disorder. Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder Classification and external resources ICD 10 F60.5 ICD 9 …   Wikipedia

• obsessive-compulsive disorder — Mental disorder in which an individual experiences obsessions or compulsions, either singly or together. An obsession is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an unreasonable idea or feeling (such as of being contaminated through shaking… …   Universalium

• Anorexia nervosa — For other uses, see Anorexia nervosa (disambiguation) and Anorexia (disambiguation). Anorexic redirects here. For the use of the term as an appetite suppressant, see Anorectic. Anorexia Nervosa Classification and external resources …   Wikipedia

• pedophobia — noun a) An irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety of children, the opposite of pedophilia. b) An irrational or obsessive fear …   Wiktionary