Rocd…pls advice

Ah- I can tell you just of my knowledge. I was on Paxil for 6 months previously- and that worked- the psychiatrist stated it was because ocd is totally and completely from zero serotonin left. I needed to break the circle my brain was in, and ocd is it asking for help. I was in a stressful marriage- but also, it can come back if you had it as a child. So, the Paxil was a gnarly medication, but it did help and I got off of it. I was still not happy with him- but it was in turmoil before the ocd hit. Years and years later- I am at the tip of the iceberg with ocd again- but this time, I come with more knowledge. Should you tell yourself no matter what- you will NOT allow yourself to be driven by the ocd- and it seems as though a tiny touch of serotonin stays long enough- then with each time- it gets better and better. The psychiatrist also told me to flick myself hard in the arm/leg, to get the attention off of whatever the ocd was about. That worked as well. I don’t know exactly what you are personally going through- but it is a tiny chemical out of balance. See if any of these things might work for you!! Sleep, also. It’s when we get more serotonin. Make sure to keep probiotics (I’m no dr, but serotonin is manufactured in our intestines) and just know you’re not alone. Relationships take time and work. A lot of work- I know you know- and sometimes a relationship just isn’t the right one- but sometimes the ocd gets the best of us. Be as patient with yourself as possible, but make sure to do the work yourself to get your brain out of the circle. Easier said than done for sure. I am taking my own advice. Once it is restored some and you have relief from the ocd, you will have a good picture of your relationship. Love is always present. ❤️ happy is serotonin. Try doing something together. Birdwatching even. A moment in time. Love comes back in- because it really never leaves. Truly though, some relationships just aren’t the right ones. Take a moment to be kind to the other person if you have not. (If they are kind, of course!) A hug. Anything. Serotonin may produce- on some level. It takes about a 20 second hug to have that happen. Start small and keep going. If the other person is good - then do the work for yourself and them. It is amazing what the brain does to let us know it needs some help with getting serotonin.