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There have been several factors that have been pointed out as causes of obsessions. Some of these are stress, brain dysfunctions, brain chemicals, and habitual behavior. The following set of sections are probable points on what causes obsessions. slide 2 of 7. Stress has been considered as a factor in obsession and OCD. Stress can make a person vulnerable to fear, anxiety, and obsession.
Common obsessions include: 1  Fear of dirt or contamination by germs. 2  Fear of causing harm to another. 3  Fear of making a mistake.  Fear of being embarrassed or behaving in a socially unacceptable 1  manner. Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts.  Need for order, symmetry, or 1  exactness. Excessive doubt and the need for constant reassurance.