Compulsive counting is a condition where a person has a constant urge to count something, such as bills in a wallet, objects in a drawer, or one's own teeth. This may be due to increased anxiety, lack of self-confidence or other psychological problems. However, obsessive counting can also be a completely normal behavior for some people who cannot work calmly without controlling every little detail in their lives.
People who suffer from compulsive counting usually count an object or number of objects very slowly and carefully. They may even use a magnifying glass to