When most people hear "obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)," images of cleanliness rituals or repetitive checking may come to mind. Yet there's a less widely known but clinically recognised aspect of ...
In recent years, the concept of “Relationship OCD (ROCD)” has emerged in scientific literature, media, and within therapeutic circles. It characterizes individuals who exhibit intense preoccupation ...
A client arrives at the clinic to explore her relationship with her significant other and determine its suitability for her. Over several sessions, the client and the therapist examine the ...
People with relationship OCD, on the other hand—or R-OCD, a lesser-known subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder—can’t.
OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...
With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.