What are the best techniques you have learned that help(ed) you go through relationship ocd?

Only a few things because this is still a big struggle for me. But cbt helps, anything that lowers anxiety, and acceptance. (Trigger warning) Not acceptance of your thoughts neccesarily like, "okay well I guess I just dont love him." Accepting that my mind is off the frits right now and I cant think logically so I shouldn't make any big decisions like getting married, moving in together, ect. Until I can get a grip on my mental health. And right now I'm trying to accept that I dont know what will happen...it's hard but I dont have money for a therapist so managing my symptoms is all I can do. Good luck ?

For me, my fears revolve around my spouse doing something to cause us to split (cheat, abuse, etc) so I have to practice trusting him even though I have doubts. Even after 12 years of marriage it is an everyday battle to keep the thoughts under control. Accept the nagging doubts, whether they are about you or him, and know that whatever happens you will be okay. Don’t give into searching online, asking questions, investigating. It’s super hard but you can do it.

Omggggg I was a member with of that group! Very insightful!

@rbheaton thank you for your advice ☺️ since you’ve mentioned that you’re managing this on your own you can check out a channel that has helped me a lot, “awaken into love”, hope it helps you too ?

@ashley85 thank you so much for your advice, hope you’ll overcome your struggle too ?

Breathing techniques are good / pressure point tapping Hot radox baths Exercise Good food

I’m also going through the same things and I find that sometimes meditating helps, and a lot of times I just try to remind myself that these are textbook symptoms of OCD and that I shouldn’t give into my thoughts, I know it’s hard

Yes, exactly, me too! I have just started with meditation yesterday and I’m planning to keep on doing it ?

@jaybaggs8 thanks for the advice, I’m actually starting yoga tomorrow to help with breathing techniques ?