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Is obsession a form of mental illness ?

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  1. AngieloveLee1985 - 26-30 years old

    Posted by AngieloveLee1985 Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:16PM

    as long as you can control..its normal!

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  2. Unquestioned - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Unquestioned Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:14PM

    Over the top obsession is yes.

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  3. Nimbus007 - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by Nimbus007 Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:16PM

    It is OTT.

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  4. musicbook - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by musicbook Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:47PM

    Yes, if it limits your normal functioning in any way.

    It depends to what degree you're obsessive. For some people it's an annoying personality trait... For others, it's a serious mental illness which takes over their entire life. There's a huge range of severity.

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  5. 1littlerose - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by 1littlerose Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:42PM

    Not if you can control it.

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  6. solequest - 61-65 years old

    Posted by solequest Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:14PM

    it can be if it interferes with daily functioning in family or work.

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  7. Nimbus007 - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by Nimbus007 Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:15PM

    K. Looks like it does.

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  8. solequest - 61-65 years old

    Reply by solequest Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:20PM

    Then you may have an issue, Someone suggested looking up OCD. Bear in mind that not all obsessions take the form of OCD (in fact, OCD is a very specific _kind_ of obsession) and it's possible for an obsession to be a mental health issue without falling into that category. I'd strongly suggest a professional consult to either reasure you that you're okay. or help you set up a plan for dealing with the issue

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  9. puck61 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by puck61 Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:12PM

    Obsession.........................Oppression .................... possession

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  10. Sbgf225 - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Sbgf225 Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:11PM

    Excessive obsession is.

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  11. MagickMonster - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by MagickMonster Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:11PM

    Yes. probably.

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