Obsessional jealousy
Obsessional jealousy is jealousy 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, but it is mentioned as an example of how obsessive compulsive disorder can present itself. Presentation Its characteristics are: Little resistance and distress associated with obsessional thoughts Anger specifically directed at spouse Jealousy evident only in a committed relationship Frequently monosymptomatic Frequently responds at lower doses of SSRI Rapid response in comparison with classical OCD See also Pathological jealousy References Obsessive–compulsive disorder Jealousy