Fear of regret is natural in love, but for those with relationship OCD, it can lead to a paralyzing cycle of doubt, fear, and ...
“ What I Live With ” is an ongoing series in which we deep dive into a variety of health conditions that disproportionally ...
There tends to be a narrow, rigid view of what obsessive compulsive disorder looks like, resulting in subtypes such as ROCD (relationship obsessive compulsive disorder) being left in the dark.
If you're wondering whether you have relationship OCD, you won't be alone. It's no secret that partnerships are hard, with over a third of us believing that our current or previous romantic ...
When you struggle with OCD, it can be hard to get the support you need, even from loved ones. What would you do if you were ...
At the beginning of a new relationship, each partner may feel a thrilling excitement as they learn more about one another and explore their deepening connection. In some relationships, however ...
I now recognize that my interpersonal relationships can mean the difference between living peacefully with OCD and suffering from it. There's no cure, but a path to acceptance exists, and I feel ...
Do you face difficulties in your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, or God? Before you address these challenges, consider how well you know yourself.
Secrecy around OCD was important to me. I didn’t want anyone to know what was happening, although my husband, Paul, was aware from early in our relationship. He was supportive, checking out ...
The "When It Rains It Pours" singer said he can struggle with OCD and "all-consuming" intrusive thoughts even when he's on ...
When I'm around someone I'm comfortable with, I stop hiding my OCD symptoms, and they can actually intensify. I'm working on it.