Sexual Obsessions
1.Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
2.A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.
An obsessed person will find him or herself pre-occupied with a specific object or act that they feel is of utmost importance to achieving some form of gratification. The man who sneaks into his neighbours yard and steals a pair of panties off the clothesline is suffering from an obsession. The woman who can only achieve sexual gratification by dressing in latex garments is suffering from an obsession. Any person driven by a compulsive idea or emotion to gain some form of satisfaction is a victim of an obsession. The pinnacle of an obsessed individual is the stalker and it is this person who is the most dangerous and requires the most help.
One thing to remember is that obsessions are not necessarily bad, but when the obsession forces someone to act in ways that are dangerous or illegal then that person should seek psychiatric help because the obsession is becoming uncontrollable. As with the examples given above, the woman may wish to seek help since the requirement for latex to achieve sexual gratification is neither dangerous nor illegal, but is definitely indication of some form of psychiatric issue, whereas the man should definitely seek psychiatric counselling since his obsession is driving him to perform illegal acts and this can only have a negative impact on his life.
If you believe you or someone you know may be suffering from an unhealthy obsession, please consult a professional health care provider immediately.
1.Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
2.A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion.
An obsessed person will find him or herself pre-occupied with a specific object or act that they feel is of utmost importance to achieving some form of gratification. The man who sneaks into his neighbours yard and steals a pair of panties off the clothesline is suffering from an obsession. The woman who can only achieve sexual gratification by dressing in latex garments is suffering from an obsession. Any person driven by a compulsive idea or emotion to gain some form of satisfaction is a victim of an obsession. The pinnacle of an obsessed individual is the stalker and it is this person who is the most dangerous and requires the most help.
One thing to remember is that obsessions are not necessarily bad, but when the obsession forces someone to act in ways that are dangerous or illegal then that person should seek psychiatric help because the obsession is becoming uncontrollable. As with the examples given above, the woman may wish to seek help since the requirement for latex to achieve sexual gratification is neither dangerous nor illegal, but is definitely indication of some form of psychiatric issue, whereas the man should definitely seek psychiatric counselling since his obsession is driving him to perform illegal acts and this can only have a negative impact on his life.
If you believe you or someone you know may be suffering from an unhealthy obsession, please consult a professional health care provider immediately.