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Make sure your partner understands OCD and its challenges. Make sure they know it’s not really you. If you don’t believe it, spit those words out anyway. Also, advise them to research OCD so they can know your thought process and how to help you.
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@hmi A lot of mine is thinking I’m not enough for them, or that they’re pulling away.
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@Addie976 I’ve had some bad relationship experiences. It takes a lot to reassure me. Maybe send your partner a text and just explain how you’re feeling and let them know. Make sure they understand that this is OCD, and it’s not that you don’t trust them.
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@hmi Thank you for the advice.
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I would recommend this books called relationship OCD by sheva rajee I wish I found out about ROCD years ago but it’s never too late. This book was extremely helpful. My point of view no matter how many time you ask for reassurance your still never going to accept it. Of course communication with your partner is great but so is sitting with that uncertainty. I
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