Anonymous
- Date posted
- 1y
POCD
Has anyone ever had an accepting response when telling a partner? I don’t feel like I can be honest because I’m afraid they’ll leave me for being a monster or just never see me the same
njt njt
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Start by telling your partner that you have OCD without specifics. Maybe even send them an article that mentions POCD as one of the subtypes. I did this with my partner and she researched the subtypes. When I finally had the courage to tell her my subtypes I was so afraid of her reaction, but she was completely understanding and I’m sure it helped that she had researched beforehand.
Aec93Aec93
- Date posted
- 1y
After struggling for months I told my partner slowly about it. I didn’t get into detail but let him in little by little. He ended up researching about it and gaining an understanding. He already knew that I suffered from ocd
NotSoNewb82NotSoNewb82
- Date posted
- 1y
Ask them to read up on OCD for you. That way if they do have to approach you to ask about it they will have the facts at hand.
NotSoNewb82NotSoNewb82
- Date posted
- 1y
@NotSoNewb82 Maybe, I don’t know. Just tread carefully if you are doing this.
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