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Compulsions are the repetitive acts that can be mental or physical that the individual feels compelled to do to temporarily relieve the stress of obsessions.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Compulsions are a real phenomenon, and are sometimes a feature of significant psychological distress.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2020

Compulsions are behaviors that people feel they have to perform to reduce their anxiety or stress, Falk said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2016

Compulsions are in direct response to those thoughts.

From US News • Aug. 10, 2015

The band headlines a night of vintage-flavored rock with the Compulsions, Jeremy and the Harlequines, New York Junk and Graveyard Lovers.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2013