obsessions

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"Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, feelings and sensations while compulsions are repeated, ritualised acts that are done to neutralise or alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsessions," Nina tells the BBC's Complex podcast.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The topic of coffee came up as Kutcher and Clarkson played a game called "Obsessions," in which each had to sell their not-so-mainstream likes to viewers.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023

It had a range of styles, from two ethereal piano-driven tracks, Obsessions and I’m Not a Robot, which address OCD tendencies and social isolation, to songs with poppier aspirations discussing wider societal issues.

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2019

Waters wrote about his love for “The Buddy Deane Show” in his 1985 short story “Ladies and Gentlemen… The Nicest Kids in Town!,” which appeared in his book “Crackpot: The Obsessions of John Waters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2018

This conception is not to be confused with Janet's idea of "derivation," as stated in "Obsessions et Psychasthenie."

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various