Arithmomania is a mental disorder that may be seen as an expression of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals suffering from this disorder have a strong need to count their actions or objects in their surroundings. Sufferers may for instance feel compelled to count the steps while ascending or descending a flight of stairs or to count ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arithmomania
<psychiatry> A morbid impulse to count. ... Origin: G. Arithmeo, to count, fr. Arithmos, number, + mania, madness ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
arithmomania A compulsive desire to count objects and to make calculations; such as, counting paces when walking, steps in a staircase, etc. A common symptom in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/195/