: The protagonist's fixation moves from passive to active (e.g., stalking, blackmail, or confrontation). Technological Integration

A: Yes. While obsessions are a defining feature of OCD, intrusive thoughts can occur in other conditions, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or during periods of extreme stress. However, in OCD, these thoughts are typically more persistent, distressing, and time-consuming.