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Obsessed? I don't know what the word means. I know there…

“Obsessed? I don't know what the word means. I know there were times when I couldn't think of anything else. I used to stay in every weeknight in the hope that he might get free and call me. It felt like I had a disease I didn't want to get rid of. I suppose that's a definition of obsession, yes.” quote by Sarah Dunant
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“Obsessed? I don't know what the word means. I know there were times when I couldn't think of anything else. I used to stay in every weeknight in the hope that he might get free and call me. It felt like I had a disease I didn't want to get rid of. I suppose that's a definition of obsession, yes.”

Sarah Dunant

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker describes an overwhelming preoccupation that feels like a disease, indicating an obsessive fixation that dominates thoughts and time.

In simple terms: Obsessive fixation dominates thoughts and time.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address unhealthy fixations.

Themes

obsession mental health relationships

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • romantic longing
  • nighttime rumination
  • personal reflection
  • seeking relief

Key Concepts

addiction compulsion selfcontrol

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your obsessive thoughts?
  • How can you break the cycle?
A Different Perspective

Obsessions can be harmful if left unchecked.

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