Definition Essay On Obsession

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When the modern college student says the word "obsession", they often use the term in conversation about a particular object, subject, action, or idea they really like; something they feel like they could not stand to live without. Previous to writing this paper, I might say that my obsession is ice cream or maybe even Audrey Hepburn movies. But while I sit and truly write my thoughts about the meaning of the word "obsession", I am beginning to realize that the idea of being obsessed with something is not as superficial or mundane as the average young adult may mistake it to be.
The dictionary definition of obsession is "an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind." Knowing this, I might not technically be obsessed with ice cream, but rather slightly addicted. If I was obsessed, it would be always on my mind. I guess there are a few things in my life that could fall under the umbrella of "obsession" though. No matter where I am or who I am with, I'm always thinking about these two …show more content…

Obsessions are what my generation should categorize as that tiny inkling in the back of our minds that never quite goes away; our drive and motivation. Sigmund Freud may have said that everyone shares the same obsession: sex. But, I think that every person has at least one thing that consumes the rest of their thoughts at all times that forms us as individuals. So, no matter if it’s another person, a schedule, a faith, or even yourself... I guess you could say that we are all a little obsessed with

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