Obsessive Motive

Each of us undoubtedly has our own “fad” - some behavior or habit that we repeat over and over again, despite its meaninglessness or impracticality. These intrusive thoughts and actions can be harmless, but can also indicate serious mental health problems. In this article we will look at what an obsessive motive is, how it can affect a person’s life and how it can be dealt with.

An obsession is a recurring thought or action that a person experiences several times a day or more often. This can be anything from an inexorable desire to return home to check if the iron is turned off, to a painful desire for cleanliness that forces you to wash your hands or clean and disinfect your home. An obsessive motive can also manifest itself in the habit of counting objects repeatedly or repeating the same action several times to be sure that it was performed correctly.

Sometimes an obsessive motive can be caused by certain phobias or fears associated with a certain situation. For example, fear of bridges or squares may force a person to avoid them or look for a guide. Fear of disease can lead to numerous, often unnecessary, medical examinations. In other cases, the obsessive motive may be caused by inferiority or self-doubt, which causes a person to obsess over small things in order to avoid major “battles.”

An obsessive motive can be normal, especially if it does not go too far and does not interfere with the person's normal life. However, if the obsessive motive becomes a character trait and begins to interfere with work, rest and communication, this may indicate a serious problem.