Valentine’s Day & OCD: How Obsessive Doubts Can Ruin Your Love Life
Get to know OCD11 Helmi 2025

Valentine’s Day & OCD: How Obsessive Doubts Can Ruin Your Love Life

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a time of love and celebration, but for those struggling with OCD — especially Relationship OCD — it can feel like anything but. Instead of enjoying the moment, obsessive doubts creep in: Am I really in love? What if this isn’t the right person? What if I’ll never find true love? These relentless questions don’t lead to clarity—they lead to anxiety, second-guessing, and, in some cases, pushing away the very relationships that matter most. It’s exhausting, and no amount of reassurance ever seems to quiet the uncertainty for long.

But what if the real problem isn’t your relationship — it’s the OCD itself? In this video, we’ll explore how obsessive thoughts and compulsions hijack love, making you feel like you need constant certainty in a world where love is built on trust and growth, not perfection. We’ll talk about why the search for the "perfect" relationship is a trap and how exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy can help you break free.

If OCD is affecting your relationships, help is available. NOCD therapists are specialty-trained in ERP therapy to help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections. Book a free 15-minute call to learn more about specialized treatment at https://learn.nocd.com/YT

Follow us on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/

https://twitter.com/treatmyocd

https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(195)

A Mother’s Fight Against OCD: Supporting Her Son Through Struggles | Get to know OCD Ep 26

A Mother’s Fight Against OCD: Supporting Her Son Through Struggles | Get to know OCD Ep 26

Liz Trondsen doesn’t have OCD, but her son, Chris, does — and as is often the case, the disorder didn’t just affect him; it rippled through the entire family. Liz shares her deeply personal story in t...

26 Marras 202447min

What Families And Friends Need to Know About OCD

What Families And Friends Need to Know About OCD

Supporting someone with OCD can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t fully understand their experience. In this episode of Get to know OCD, Dr. Patrick McGrath breaks down the complexities of OC...

24 Marras 20249min

OCD, Struggles, and Spreading Hope: The Story Of Jesse Katches | Get to know OCD Ep 25

OCD, Struggles, and Spreading Hope: The Story Of Jesse Katches | Get to know OCD Ep 25

When intrusive thoughts took over his life, Jesse Katches felt isolated, hopeless, and afraid to share his struggles — even with his roommate. Fast-forward to today, and Jesse has transformed his pain...

21 Marras 202450min

OCD Therapists Share Lessons From 45 Years Of Treating It

OCD Therapists Share Lessons From 45 Years Of Treating It

Dr. Patrick McGrath and Michelle Massi bring 45 years of combined experience to this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, where they get into the state of OCD treatment today.You’ll discover why fa...

19 Marras 202452min

Parenting Kids with OCD: Spot the Signs, Find Solutions

Parenting Kids with OCD: Spot the Signs, Find Solutions

OCD in children isn’t always easy to spot — it can appear as perfectionism, relentless checking rituals, or overwhelming fears about safety. Without the right support, it can quietly take over not onl...

17 Marras 20249min

Sabrina Zohar’s Advice To Modern Dating | Get to know OCD Ep 23

Sabrina Zohar’s Advice To Modern Dating | Get to know OCD Ep 23

Dating in the modern age feels hard enough — add anxiety and OCD, and it can feel overwhelming. Dating coach Sabrina Zohar knows the struggle firsthand, living with anxiety. In this episode of Get to ...

14 Marras 202445min

Facing Health Anxiety Fears: A Guide to Taking Back Control | Get to know OCD Ep 22

Facing Health Anxiety Fears: A Guide to Taking Back Control | Get to know OCD Ep 22

Ever feel like health worries are taking over? Like every ache or pain needs immediate attention? If so, this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast is for you. Today, we’re joined by Josh Spitalnick ...

12 Marras 202457min

OCD Expert Answers Internet's Most-Asked Questions

OCD Expert Answers Internet's Most-Asked Questions

We get OCD-related questions all the time — in our comment section, emails, webinars, in-person therapy, and more. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath answers real questions he most often gets. He cove...

10 Marras 202417min

Suosittua kategoriassa Terveys ja hyvinvointi

unicast
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-hanna-tikander
rss-pitaisko-erota
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-narsisti
tiedenaiset-podcast
terapiassa
puhu-muru
junnut-pelissa
vakeva-elama-viisaampi-mieli-vahvempi-keho
meditaatiot-suomeksi
rss-kuumilla-aalloilla
rss-pt-paahtio
selviytyjat-tarinoita-elamasta
rss-kyykkya-ja-kuoharia
paaasia-podcast
fitnessvastaanotto
katilon-kahvitunti
rss-duodecim-lehti