Relationship OCD
Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is an OCD subtype characterized by intrusive thoughts, doubts, or urges related to interpersonal relationships. People might interpret these thoughts as signs about their relationship, and may respond with compulsions like reassurance-seeking or mental checking.
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
Body rejection is a non-scientific term for the physical effects of your body literally “rejecting” your partner. It’s become a hot topic on TikTok and
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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