Relationship OCD Myths You Should Stop Believing

Relationship OCD, sometimes referred to as ROCD, is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder focused around the concerns and worries over the romantic relationship. Individuals with ROCD can get trapped into the whirlwind of repetitive questioning, reassurance-seeking, or checking their emotional response to their partner. Even more unfortunately, we have a lot of myths about ROCD and people find it even harder to figure out what is happening to them. Disbusting such myths is a great milestone towards awareness and support.

Myth 1: ROCD: You are in a bad relationship
The most popular myth is that ROCD is a symptom that indicates that your partner is not the one. The reality is that ROCD is regarding the intrusive suspicions and fears that the disorder causes, rather than regarding how good the relationship actually is. Symptoms of ROCD can still be caused by a healthy and loving relationship.

Myth 2: It is normal relationship doubt
There are ups and downs of every relationship, but ROCD is not the same as the normal questioning. The ROCD doubts are intrusive and unwanted and repetitive. They result in suffering and usually disrupt normal life. Normal doubts can be talked over and solved, whereas ROCD thoughts seem to be insatiable and uncontrollable.

Myth 3: It will help to reassure them that the problem is resolved
Individuals that are fighting with ROCD tend to want their partners, friends, or even the Internet to provide reassurance. Although such reassurance can provide short-term relief, it is soon forgotten and the doubts reoccur. Reassurance cycles are what drive ROCD; hence, treatment is aimed at disrupting the loop, as opposed to nourishing it.

Myth 4: ROCD is not common and is not significant
ROCD is not that rare as people believe it to be, yet it tends to remain unnoticed. Most people just brush it off as simply overthinking or being insecure. As a matter of fact, ROCD can result in severe distress, relationship damage, as well as overall well-being damage to an individual unless treated.

Myth 5: You would not be feeling so when you had true love
The second myth is also dangerous as the reality of love would remove all the uncertainties. The fact is that even individuals in good and solid relations may have some problems with ROCD. OCD does not negate love and love does not establish the authenticity of love.

Breaking the Myths

ROCD does not indicate weakness, poor compatibility and unlovingness. It is a psychological disorder that can be addressed through counseling, assistance and empathy. Breaking these myths will aid in building empathy with people who silently suffer in their relationships and their heads.