1. preoccupation: an idea or feeling that completely occupies the mind
2. state of being obsessed: the state of being obsessed by somebody or something
3. uncontrollable persistence of idea: the uncontrollable persistence of an idea or emotion in the mind, sometimes associated with psychiatric disorder
Synonyms: mania, fascination, fixation, passion, preoccupation, thing
(Of course, we understand your comments...you having driven from CO to the Beck rally to be led by your kum-ba-yah "prophet")
1. preoccupation: an idea or feeling that completely occupies the mind
2. state of being obsessed: the state of being obsessed by somebody or something
3. uncontrollable persistence of idea: the uncontrollable persistence of an idea or emotion in the mind, sometimes associated with psychiatric disorder
Synonyms: mania, fascination, fixation, passion, preoccupation, thing
Psst...
I think ZOMBIE was the word you were looking for...