An obsession is an idea, thought, impulse, or image that continually intrudes on a person’s mind. In this context, the idea of thought, impulse, or image is fear-provoking and causes anxiety. Everyone with OCD experiences obsessions but may not be able to label them as such. Part three of OCD Concepts explores obsessions.
When assessing for obsessions we explore:
There are subtypes of obsessions and the lists are widely available online. We are not including that list here because everyone with OCD experiences the disorder differently and symptoms are incredibly nuanced. Rather than a list of subtypes, consider the following:
Answer key: A “yes” response to questions 1-3 and a no response to question 4 warrant a further assessment by an OCD expert.
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