Here are some examples of obsessions that people can have:
Fear of losing control A common obsession in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), this can include a fear of blurting out obscenities, lashing out physically, or engaging in other violent or socially deviant acts. Intrusive thoughts These can be distressing thoughts of a violent or sexual nature, often deeply unsettling. Contamination This is one of the most commonly encountered obsessions in OCD, and can include a fear of dirt or germs, toxins, environmental hazards, or bodily wastes or secretions. Hoarding This can include challenges in parting with possessions, leading to clutter and accumulation. Hoarding is categorized as a symptom of both OCD and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. Symmetry and order This can include the need to have everything lined up symmetrically just "right" to prevent discomfort or harm from occurring. Celebrity worship syndrome This can include developing a love obsession with...