compulsive drawings
[/kəmˈpʌlsɪv ˈdrɔːɪŋz/]
nounpl: compulsive drawings
desenhos compulsivos
1. Repeated, involuntary artistic marks or sketches produced due to psychological compulsion, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or an irresistible urge to draw
The artist's compulsive drawings filled dozens of notebooks, each one more intricate than the last.
Os desenhos compulsivos do artista preencheram dezenas de cadernos, cada um mais intricado que o anterior.
2. Drawings created as a coping mechanism or stress-relief response, often repetitive in nature
During her therapy sessions, the psychologist noticed her compulsive drawings revealed patterns related to her anxiety.
Durante suas sessões de terapia, a psicóloga observou que seus desenhos compulsivos revelavam padrões relacionados à sua ansiedade.
The term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian psychological and artistic communities to describe symptoms of OCD or stress-related artistic behavior. In Brazil, art therapy often incorporates the analysis of compulsive drawings as a diagnostic tool. In the USA, such drawings are frequently discussed in mental health contexts and are considered a form of non-verbal communication.
NYC Slang
compulsive doodling, obsessive sketching
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