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- 5y ago
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- 5y ago
You can totally work on yourself while in a relationship. It's actually a one of the best times to. You learn what he really appreciates in you and you can look on yourself and see the things that are toxic (if there are any). When I say toxic, I don't mean anything that is bad with you, they are things that your brain is wired to. May that be childhood experiences or past relationships. This can simply be if you have an avoidant attachment style so you push him away and pull him back. I find that taking 15 minutes a day to really focus on your breathing can help. This doesn't mean the thoughts you have are your truth, ocd is still there. But simply allowing your body to relax.
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- 5y ago
I have thought about that in regards to my girlfriend tonight actually as I hit a breaking point. But I know how much she loves me and that I love her so much also. I talked to her tonight about my feelings saying how I have become insecure about myself and she actually helped me out by telling me to get an app, which is why I am here. So what I can tell you is talk with them as I am sure your partner loves you and since they do they will understand and want to help you as much as they possibly can. That is what my girfriend did and promised for me. Just knowing that they understand you is a big relief as when you have moments they will know why and can act accordingly. Just be open with them and do not leave them as I am sure you love him dearly and do want him, and because of that you may regret leaving him and be worse off. Work together on your metntal health and I am sure you will be much better off, it has helped me.
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- 5y ago
Relationships are for you to grow/find what you want and need and rocd prevents that by giving you these thoughts. When you have rocd, you are in a secure relationship. It sounds like you have some unrealistic expectations about relationships. Rocd doesn't allow us to focus on anything else. When you have these thoughts, do not latch on. Allow yourself to feel and think because it is normal in rocd.
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- 5y ago
It’s hard to know tho whether or not they’re true Bc Ik if I left him or he left me I’d miss him so much:( and like my logical brain says I don’t wanna leave him but my anxiety and thoughts are like ya maybe u should. I’m relapsing:(
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- 5y ago
The fact that you know he helps you is an amazing start. I deal with the same thing, and somehow I just know that leaving will not allow me to work in myself. Do you guys spend a lot of time together?
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- 5y ago
Ya we do and it’s scary Bc yesterday I didn’t “feel” anything with him and it scared me but Ik that’s just my rocd
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- 5y ago
But also remember you won't always feel it. There are ups and downs in relationships
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- 5y ago
How do you know whether that thought is the truth and what u need or just ocd
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- 5y ago
The fact that you know your logical wants you to stay, then that's you should do no matter how much the anxiety wants other. Give your anxiety and rocd a human name so that when those come be like "it's just ____ talking"
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- 5y ago
I got that last month. It crossed my mind and I felt so very guilty because there would never be that I would rationally want but it just popped into my head. I felt like the most horrible person on the planet because "why would I even think of such a thing if I don't want to deep down?" But honestly just the thought of not being together made me feel like total shit, and I would never want it to happen. Then I eventually Googled it and discovered that it's a typical thought that people with OCD obsess about... And just knowing that made me feel so much better, like I'm normal again and I'm not a complete piece of shit. the obsession has now almost left me but it's still can be triggered. At least now I know how to deal with (acknowledge and ignore it) so it typically only last for a couple of minutes, instead of making me feel terrible for hours.
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- 24w ago
I keep having intrusive thoughts that I am in love with my ex. I’m so afraid if I don’t sort through the thoughts then I’ll get in touch with him? I don’t want to hurt my bf so I feel so sick and just overwhelmed.
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 20w ago
This topic triggers me so much because I don’t think I ever experienced “gut feelings” about my relationship until the ocd. I know that generally people get these feelings when something’s off like their values are different, or the partner has strong bad habits, or something they’re doing is wrong. But my relationship is perfect to me: we communicate so well and I feel so vulnerable and safe. He’s amazing and sweet and we share the same values and life goals. We’re not perfect but I wanna be imperfect w him. I’ve never felt the way I feel for him with anyone else before. So why does it feel like the next stage of our life (moving in together) feels like I’ll change my mind later on?.. I get anxious at the idea and thought of sharing our whole life but I know I want to marry him. The idea of us growing old together, I feel like my life would be complete with him. But why do I feel like I don’t want to :( Do people have doubts anout their relationship even when there’s nothing to doubt?? There’s nothing wrong with us at all and I want what we have forever but when I think about our future I feel so anxious like I won’t last long until I decide I can’t do it anymore
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- 7w ago
When my boyfriend and I are apart, it honestly feels like I've lost all feelings for him. I start questioning everything, wondering if I even love him at all. Then, when we're finally together again, the memory of those earlier doubts creeps in and completely ruins the moment. I get so caught up in overthinking and analyzing my feelings that I can't even enjoy being with him. It's like I'm constantly second-guessing myself. The worst part is, sometimes later, when we're still together, I do feel the love. But then the anxiety kicks in again! I start worrying that I'm just faking it because I had those doubts earlier in the day. It's this endless cycle of questioning, doubting, and overthinking, and it's exhausting. I'm really struggling to stay present when we're together, and it feels like this constant cycle is preventing me from truly connecting with him. We have been together for three years and we love together, and I just started feeling this way about a month ago; it’s been almost every day since. One day, I randomly thought about breaking up with him. Our relationship is healthy, especially compared to my previous toxic one, where I was anxiously attached for two and a half years. My boyfriend is very supportive of me. I have talked to him about my doubts and everything I’m experiencing, and he continues to support, care for, and help me through it all. I am very grateful for that. One aspect of my current relationship that I would like to improve is our communication, but we are both willing to work on it together. I often find that my overthinking leads me to question whether I really want to try to fix things or if I’d rather just continue as we are. This creates a constant push and pull in our relationship. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any advice on how to break this cycle and just be present in the moment? I'd love to hear from anyone who's been through something like this.
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