dictionary help| compulsive neurosis --> obsessive-compulsive neurosis | medical dictionary |
A disorder characterised by the persistent and repetitive intrusion of unwanted thoughts, urges, or actions that the individual is unable to prevent; the compulsive thoughts may consist of single words, ideas, or ruminations often perceived by the sufferer as nonsensical; the repetitive urges or actions vary from simple movements to complex rituals; anxiety or distress is the underlying emotion or drive state, and the ritualistic behaviour is a learned method of reducing the anxiety.
Synonyms: compulsive neurosis.
(05 Mar 2000)
obsessive behaviour, obsessive-compulsive, obsessive-compulsive disorder < Prev | Next > obsessive-compulsive personality
Bookmark with:      | word visualiser | Go and visit our forums  |
