Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Simple Techniques to Instantly Be Happier, Find Inner Peace, and Improve Your Life

by Olivia Telford

Obsessions are unwanted, unpleasant thoughts that can be very scary. They might be words, images, or urges that seem to pop up randomly or in response to particular situations. Common obsessions include a fear of germs, a fear of saying something obscene in public, and intrusive violent images.