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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!
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?
I just broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years today because my rocd got so bad and overwhelming i pretty much convinced myself these past three years of my life i wasn’t “actually in love with him” and that I’ve been “faking” it. He means everything to me and i never actually thought i would break up with him but the thoughts were starting to become so painful i started to ruminate about “if im having these thoughts that means i don’t belong with him” and “we arnwt meant to be.”It’s gotten so bad that when i hear a sad song or break up song I’ve convinced myself that since i heard it that means that i need to break up with him. I’ve never felt such intense feelings our whole 3 years of dating. Now that i actually broke up with him my rocd is telling me that i need to get back with him and i really genuinely do but then i feel like ill always feel these doubts and scary thoughts and that it willl be a cycle of breaking up and getting back together. I feel like i just lost the love of my life. I feel like i let my rocd get the best of me and win. Now we aren’t together and i feel broken.
I just ended my 2 year relationship with an amazing guy because my intrusive thoughts wouldn’t stop. I started Prozac 9 days ago and the first few days, I felt great and all the original love I had for my partner came flushing back. The next few days I started becoming anxious and today I had to leave work because I could not stop ruminating. When I initially broke up with him I felt a split second of relief, but now I am having the same feelings that I was having before and I don’t know what to do.
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