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Obsessive meaning
Prone to cause obsession. | Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others. | Excessive, as results from obsession.
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The sculpture for St. Peter’s Square was the culmination of well over a year of “obsessive work, obsessive sculpting,” with 140 people depicted in the piece, he said.
Although only a minority will meet the criteria for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), a significant majority will feature obsessive-type symptoms.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder SSRIs are a second-line treatment of adult obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with mild functional impairment and as first-line treatment for those with moderate or severe impairment.
A device in her brain delivers jolts of electricity when it detects abnormal neural activity associated with obsessive thoughts.
Adrian Monk is a brilliant detective who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, and his psychological disorder costs him his position as a legendary homicide detective in the San Francisco Police Force.
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in “Beef”… an obsessive, vindictive and neurotic duo who go further and further in their attempts to ruin each other’s lives.
And as an obsessive tv watcher myself, I know that being a fan is weirdly similar.
A sense of ownership, willingness to fail, learn and obsessive dedication.
At this point, it is unclear if the disorder is a part of anorexia nervosa, stands alone as a disorder, or is a part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Be mindful if your reminiscing is getting obsessive.
Both my father and my son are obsessive about cricket,” Kamal Wadhera, Nehal’s father, told the Indian Express from Ludhiana.
Brisbane-based clinical psychologist Dr Emily O’Leary, who specialises in anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), said she’s seen an increase in cases at her clinic in the past five years as the condition becomes more recognised.
But at the same time, I was always very obsessive about the things I was into.
BUT, Brooks reminds us, if we become obsessive about the maintenance of a healthy body weight, we can quickly turn this happiness booster into a buster, both personally and relationally.
Do folks just want to believe a criminology student was a true crime obsessive?
Dre is spectacularly unhinged and it’s a compelling thriller about the obsessive side of fandom.
Elton stayed true to who he was - a music obsessive, whose hunger for rock and pop has fuelled and sustained his career.
Gary Poile of Collector, who introduced me to the curious world of Annis and George Bills troughs, warned me tracking down the historic relics could be a little obsessive.
However, Ellen's love for Richard is obsessive and threatens to destroy not only the two of them but everyone in their lives.
Jake’s oversharing best friend, Charles Boyle, an obsessive foodie, is played by Joe Lo Truglio.