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How Do I Know it’s OCD?

Everyone gets intrusive thoughts, but having them doesn’t mean you have OCD. For people who do have OCD, these thoughts can be debilitating, causing extreme anxiety and discomfort. No matter how hard you try to get rid of them, they won’t go away. For sufferers of ROCD, there’s a never-ending analysis of yourself and your partner. This ongoing quest to determine if you’re right for one another, gets in the way of having a healthy relationship. Often times, the “flaws” you obsess over are extremely minor and not indicative of larger issues in your relationship.

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About ROCD 1/2

Common Relationship OCD obsessions:

Fear that you’re not good enough for your partner.
Constantly second guessing your love for your partner.
Constantly wondering if you’re with the right person.

Common misconceptions about Relation...

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About ROCD 2/2

Relationship OCD compulsions:

Obsessive questioning: You’re preoccupied with very small details that make you question everything about your relationship
Research: Constantly reading articles about how a “successful” relation...

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How Do I Know it’s OCD?

Everyone gets intrusive thoughts, but having them doesn’t mean you have OCD. For people who do have OCD, these thoughts can be debilitating, causing extreme anxiety and discomfort. No matter how hard you try to get rid of them, they won’t go away. For sufferers of ROCD, there’s a never-ending ana...

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Is Recovery Possible for Me?

Yes! But it takes two to tango. Treatment for Relationship OCD almost always involves you and your partner. Remember, patience and transparency are the keys to successful treatment. This subtype of OCD is best treated with

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If you suffer from OCD, you have a severe anxiety disorder. But it can be treated. Start by getting educated and making healthy living choices. Then find a clinical psychologist in your area wh...

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REAL LIFE EXAMPLES

Everyday Examples:

You’re married to someone smart, funny, attractive and loveable, yet you can’t help but think that you could have found a better partner.
You think your partner has bushy eyebrows. You pinpoint this “flaw” and think that you couldn’t possibl...

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Relationship anxiety

Relationship OCD, also known as Relationship Substantiation or ROCD, is a subset of OCD in which sufferers are consumed with doubts about their relationship . They question their love for their partner, their attraction to their partne...

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