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Obsession and Compulsions. Obsession: Unwanted repetitive intrusive thoughts, images or urgesCompulsion: Repeated thoughts or actions designed to provide relief. Relationship between Compulsion and Obsession. The most common obsession- germs and dirt is related to the most common compulsion handwashingObsessions create considerable anxietyCompulsions are an attempt to cope with the anxiety.Repeating rituals (second most common compulsion) is often a way-in their mind-to avoid harm (eg.
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