How to Build a Healthy Relationship When Someone Has OCD
In order to have a healthy relationship with someone who has OCD, communication is vital. Walker suggests that you familiarize yourself with your partner’s OCD. Ask yourself:
What are some of their most common intrusive thoughts?
How do they respond or seek reassurance for those thoughts? How can I help, according to what their doctor says?
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“Knowing what to expect can help you prepare to respond in a way that supports your partner’s OCD recovery. It can also help you identify your own needs and boundaries,” says Walker. Because, yes, while you’ll want to support your partner, you can’t forget your own self-care.