Obsessional jealousy is
jealousy
Jealousy generally refers to the thoughts or feelings of Emotional insecurity, insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety.
Jealousy can consist of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, he ...
that is characterized by intrusive and excessive thoughts, and may be accompanied by compulsive checking of the partner. It is not classified as a mental disorder in the psychiatric manuals
DSM or
ICD
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, but it is mentioned as an example of how
obsessive compulsive disorder
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Psychology
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* Obsession (psychology), a persistent attachment to an object or idea
* Fixation (psychology), persi ...
can present itself.
Presentation
Its characteristics are:
Obsessional Jealousy – Morbid Jealousy
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#Little resistance and distress associated with obsessional thoughts
#Anger specifically directed at partner
#Jealousy evident only in a committed relationship
#Frequently monosymptomatic
#Frequently responds at lower doses of SSRI
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions.
SSRIs primarily work by ...
#Rapid response in comparison with classical OCD
See also
* Pathological jealousy
Pathological jealousy, also known as morbid jealousy, is a psychological disorder characterized by a pervasive preoccupation with the belief that one's spouse or romantic partner is being unfaithful, despite the absence of any real or substantiate ...
References
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