obsessional idea
1obsessional — obsessive obsessiveadj. Persistently and abnormally preoccupied with some unreasonable idea. Syn: compulsive. [WordNet 1.5] …
2obsessional — obsession ► NOUN 1) the state of being obsessed. 2) an idea or thought that intrudes on someone s mind. DERIVATIVES obsessional adjective …
3obsessional neurosis — noun : an obsessive compulsive neurosis in which obsessive thinking predominates with little need to perform compulsive acts * * * obsessional neurosis, a neurosis in which a person is obsessed with one idea or emotion, or compulsively repeats… …
4obsessive — obsessional obsessional obsessive obsessiveadj. Persistently and abnormally preoccupied with some unreasonable idea. Syn: compulsive. [WordNet 1.5] …
5obsession — obsessional, adj. /euhb sesh euhn/, n. 1. the domination of one s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc. 2. the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself. 3. the state of being obsessed. 4. the act of obsessing. [1505 15; …
6mental disorder — Any illness with a psychological origin, manifested either in symptoms of emotional distress or in abnormal behaviour. Most mental disorders can be broadly classified as either psychoses or neuroses (see neurosis; psychosis). Psychoses (e.g.,… …
7Sigmund Freud — Freud redirects here. For other uses, see Freud (disambiguation). Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud, by Max Halberstadt, 1921 …
8Obsessive-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 …
9The Ego and the Id — File:Photo cigar.jpg Add caption here   Author(s) Sigmund Freud …
10Obsessive-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… …
