A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a(n) __________.

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An obsession is a recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind. A phobia is an excessive or irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. A hypnagogic image is a vivid hallucination that occurs as one is falling asleep. A compulsion is a repetitive behavior or mental act that one feels compelled to perform in order to prevent or reduce distress.

A Recurring Irrational Thought That Cannot Be Controlled or Banished