Obsession

A persistent and seemingly uncontrollable thought.

A persistent, repetitive, and unwanted thought. Cannot be eliminated by logic or reasoning.

A recurrent and persistent thought, impulse, or image experienced as intrusive and distressing.

Persistent, intrusive thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images that repeatedly enter a person's mind. Obsessions are seemingly beyond one's will, and awareness of their inappropriateness is of little or no help in controlling them. Obsessions and obsessive interests are a common feature of autistic spectrum disorders.

A negative thought we cannot let go of. Something that has no basis in reality but still drives us.

A persistent, unwanted thought or idea that keeps recurring.

An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will.

An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.