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- logan18roach
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- 48w ago
ROCD breakup
Does anybody else feel like there are a lot of resources to deal with our OCD during a relationship, but not after a break up?
Does anybody else feel like there are a lot of resources to deal with our OCD during a relationship, but not after a break up?
I guess they don't want to steer you towards that decision when you're already predisposed to break-up mode. I suppose that the same guidance would apply though as if you acted on any compulsion. Mainly, by being kind to yourself. We're not perfect and whatever OCD tells you that you are, it's a lie.
Yes! Definetely! I’m experiencing this right now and my compulsions involve constantly asking for reassurance and contacting the person over and over. Honestly it feels like hell so just want to show solidarity because it really is a struggle. I’m just trying to trust that not engaging in my compulsions will make it a bit easier over time
Oh awesome, thanks I’ll check it out!
Hey y’all this is my first post. I’ve known I’ve had ocd for around 6 years now, but haven’t had much specialized help (just a standard therapist, who is great, she suggested this app) I’m mainly just posting to vent and for people to hopefully make me feel a little less alone in my current situation. I’ve developed coping skills for many of my ocd obsessions in the past, but haven’t really made a dent in what I’m realizing is pretty bad ROCD. I was in an abusive relationship for about 4 years, and it was this weird thing where like I would not only be unhappy from the abuse but also have intense ROCD. Which is relevant, because I’m now in a super happy and healthy relationship, but am unfortunately still experiencing ROCD. And of COURSE that makes my brain feel either like love is just never going to work out for me, or that this new relationship is wrong for me, which I know isn’t the case. But it’s just so exhausting feeling like I have this horrible brain fog around my partner half the time. I never felt like this when my partner and I were just best friends for 6 months, and all that’s changed is that she is even sweeter and more attentive to me. This just all sucks so bad, and I think I should talk to a specialist about it.
Has anyone ever struggled with ROCD & then went through a legitimate troubled period in their relationship? (Where the ROCD may have been a factor) I know all relationships have their ups and downs, but personally the downs for me are much harder than I would assume the average girl because I obsess over whether it means we aren’t good for eachother, if it makes us a toxic relationship, etc
Really struggling lately with ROCD. But also unsure if it’s OCD or relationship dissatisfaction. There is good days then bad. Largely depending on how I’m doing on an individual level. It’s as if small things and some big things are so intolerant at this point. At this point I’m so torn between throwing everything away and sticking it out with someone I do love and cherish. Is it trauma response, anxiety, OCD, dissatisfaction. Ugh! Anyone struggle currently with this or have in the past?
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