A 47-year-old member asked:
where does her obsession of turning off lights come from?
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Dr. Paul Pancneranswered
Clinical Psychology 18 years experience
Lights out: It could stem from many things. Perhaps it is compulsive behavior as seen in ocd. Perhaps she is a conservationist and prefers not to waste electricity. Perhaps she is on a tight budget and doesnt want to waste money. Perhaps she gets migraines and the light botbers her. Maybe you should ask why are you so bothered by her turning off the lights...Just saying.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Can "pure obsessions" betreated?
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Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: A psychotherapist can help people with obsessions.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
I realize guys become infatuated with girls but does this obsession happen as often with girls?
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Dr. Randall Bockanswered
Specializes in General Practice
No: Yes, it happens, but no, not as often. Nature's "vector" is such that males pursue females. Obviously there is mutual attraction, but women do much more and have much more interest in exaggerating that attraction (makeup, hairstyles, clothing).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What's the difference between an obsession and liking someone a lot?
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Dr. Steven Chenanswered
Clinical Psychology 30 years experience
Degree and Impact: There is a fine line between liking someone a lot and an obsession. When the time you spend becomes excessive, it interferes with other things you need to accomplish, then you begin to cross over the line from a lot to obsession. It is the amount of time and the negative impact the thinking results in that defines an obsession.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What can I do to stop my obsessions?
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Dr. Steven Saundersanswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Psychotherapy?: Disturbing or bothersome obsessions or obsessive compulsive disorder can be treated with psychotherapy and or medication. Talk with your doctor.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Can I get over OCD by stopping doing the little obsessions?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pratip Naganswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Yes: Find a psychologist who practices cognitive behavior therapy (cbt) because they can help you get control of your ocd.
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