Why Do I Get Fixated on Things?

Someone with OCD might fixate obsessively on some small thing that others disregard, as well, such as germs. Compulsions stem from the obsessive thinking of the person with OCD. As an example, someone who fixates on germs might then assign themselves the task of wiping down the counters in the kitchen again and again.

Why do I get obsessed with things easily?

People who find themselves obsessed with an activity might want to think back to when it started, Dr Neo suggests. Dr Neo says, 'It might start at a time when we felt vulnerable. People develop obsessions because they are trying to deal with the pain in their lives.

What is fixation a symptom of?

If you find yourself slamming from fixation to fixation, you aren't alone. It's a common symptom of an anxiety disorder. And if you're not already seeing a therapist and/or a psychiatrist, you need to, and soon.