Relationship OCD
Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is an OCD subtype characterized by intrusive thoughts, doubts, or urges related to interpersonal relationships. People might interpret these thoughts as signs about their relationship, and may respond with compulsions like reassurance-seeking or mental checking.
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
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Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you think you might have Relationship OCD?
Our therapists are trained to treat every OCD subtype.
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