Underlying many obsessions are unreasonable fears. These fears are allowed to continue because often they are not analised, and logically thought about.

For instance, if you are obsessively making money, what is your attitude to money? How much will you need? How difficult will it be to get this amount? How much planning, and how much savings, are a reasonable amount?

You can investigate your philosophical  beliefs and fears about money on the web (link coming soon).

A similar approach can take place if you have an unreasonable fear about your health, your appearance, or your sex life. Whatever you think your obsession is hiding, try writing a few journal entries about it. Try to find out what you fear, and what is a wiser, more healthy situation. It may help to talk about it. It will certainly help to be able to discuss your beliefs openly with others.