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25/07/2025

In case you feel alone, or feel like no one understands… 💛

It’s thought that approximately 750,000 people in the UK have OCD.

ROCD is thought to affect up to 20-30% of these.

ROCD is a lesser understood sub-type which is why I have such a passion for helping people to take back control.

I offer therapy sessions for people who suffer from ROCD, as well as helping many people via my self-help book “ROCD, Is it a thing?”

24/07/2025

Here are some common examples of ROCD compulsions ⤵

Following on from yesterday’s examples of some common obsessions, I want to show some examples of common accompanying compulsions.

As always, this is not an inclusive list ❎

No two people will experience the same obsessions and compulsions, even within the same sub-type of OCD.

The condition will affect everyone differently.

ROCD makes us believe that compulsions are a safety net to alleviate anxiety and whilst this is generally true short-term, it actually feeds the ROCD cycle 🔄

23/07/2025

Here are some common examples of ROCD obsessions ⤵

As always, this is not an inclusive list ❎

No two people will experience the same obsessions and compulsions, even within the same sub-type of OCD.

The condition will affect everyone differently.

These are just a small sample of some obsessions that may occur within ROCD, in relation to a romantic partner.

The obsessions can also be applied to other relationships for example “Does my cat love me? Would he be happier with a different family?” Etc 🐈

22/07/2025

ROCD is a sub-type of OCD that involves obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours related to the relationships in your life 😣

ROCD has many faces. As is the very nature with all OCD sub-types, it can be overwhelming and all-consuming.

Here are just some of the ways it can affect your daily life ⤵

It is most common within the confines of romantic relationships, however, this doesn’t mean it can’t affect any relationships - even that of your pet 🐕

18/07/2025

If ROCD is affecting your relationship, my book is designed to teach you to make helpful decisions, manage your expectations about what makes a healthy relationship and reduce the chaos 💛

It is always better to get your information from a trusted source, such as my book, than different non-regulated forums 📚

It is available in both physical and E-book format here 👇

https://amzn.eu/d/4hH3FZ5

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17/07/2025

“What if it isn’t ROCD?” - Would you believe me if I said even this can be the work of OCD? 🤯

Planting seeds of doubt is how it keeps you under its control.

The more doubt it can fill you with, the more it demands immediate answers and certainty- the more control it retains.

Next time it asks you “What if it isn’t ROCD?”, try and use a non-engagement response such as “Maybe, we will have to see!” 💛

16/07/2025

Here is your visual reminder about the difference each step in your ROCD recovery makes 💪

It also serves as a reminder that one set-back doesn’t mean you are back at the very beginning- which is something a lot of people worry about.

If you haven’t taken the first step yet, why not try my book ‘ROCD, is it a thing?’ 💛

15/07/2025

Here are some common ROCD myths debunked ❎

💛 ROCD can only affect romantic relationships: This is a common misconception. In reality, ROCD can affect any relationships including those with your parents, child(ren) and even pets.

💛 ROCD means you don’t love your partner: Some people experiencing ROCD may worry that it means they don’t love their partner. This is because OCD is the ‘doubting disorder’ and will make you doubt everything, even down to your diagnosis itself.

💛 If you just stop thinking about it, it will go away: The likelihood is, if you’ve ever been told this- it was by someone who doesn’t understand OCD. If it was that easy, no one would have OCD. The whole premise of OCD is the involuntary thoughts, visions and urges- these aren’t a choice.

Your intrusive thoughts are how you really feel: Intrusive thoughts are in no way indicative of how you really feel, that is why it is so upsetting.

10/07/2025

My book, 'ROCD, is it a thing?' has been helping people learn more about their ROCD and how to manage it since June 2023 🤩

There can be so many barriers to utilising traditional therapy including extensive waiting lists, distance, time, costs and finding the right therapist for you.

These are some of the many reasons I wanted to release a book which enables people to learn new techniques to help make their condition more manageable so that I could help even more people- even though my clinic was completely fully booked 💛

My book is available in both paperback or Ebook format here ⤵
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROCD-thing.../dp/1802279857

09/07/2025

A real important thing to remember on your ROCD journey is that no matter what happens- you can’t go back to square one ⏪

No matter what set-backs you experience, you are still much further than where you started.

You have learnt techniques, you have sat in discomfort, you have sought help, you have learnt about your condition- none of these are small things. It is all progress 💪

08/07/2025

Self-care doesn’t have to be anything fancy or complicated 🤗

Something like having a hot drink and curling up with a good book (If you are looking for a good book, you could try mine), making time for a bath or a walk in nature can make all the difference to your day

Self-care will look different for everyone- anything that you enjoy that helps you to switch off and take a step back.

07/07/2025

There are many varying symptoms of ROCD- some of which can be seen by the naked eye, whereas some are invisible 🫥

👉 An example of a visible symptom is excessive reassurance seeking. This may be from your partner themselves about their feelings for you or from family and friends- asking their opinion on your relationship.

👉 Confessing to the content of your intrusive thoughts is another example.

These can put a strain on the relationship, despite not being anyone’s fault.

There are also many emotions that may accompany ROCD that cannot be seen; including shame, guilt, isolation and fear.

It’s important that people realise that often the visible symptoms are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ and there are a lot of unseen struggles too 💛

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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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