Compulsive (adjective)

Driven by an irrational urge, especially to repeat a behaviour that is harmful to oneself or others.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin compuls- 'forced', from the verb compellare, from com- 'together' + pellere 'to drive'. the noun compulsion dates from the mid 17th century.

Examples:

1. His workaholism was compulsive and all-consuming.
2. She had a compulsive need to clean everything until it sparkled.
3. His gambling became a compulsive habit that took over his life.
4. She found that she had a compulsive desire to check the locks on all the doors and windows.
5. The compulsive eating was ruining his health and finances.