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How can you explain someone having obsession over people?

Asked by fuglyduckling (412points) June 10th, 2014

What is the root of obsessive behaviors? Like stalking, depression etc. over another person even if the person is an illusion.

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I can’t, other than to suggest self esteem issues.

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Real obsession – compulsive preoccupation with an idea that continually forces its way into consciousness and actions – is associated with anxiety and mental illness. Obsession can’t really be explained because it isn’t rational.

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Extreme fantasy

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DWW25921's avatar

Just keep the blinds open and ignore the white van…

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