Is It Love or OCD? With Dr. Patrick McGrath

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🗓️ 2 May 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Unraveling Relationship OCD: A Deeper Look with Dr. Patrick McGrath

Is it just a quirk or could it be Relationship OCD? This misunderstood form of OCD often masquerades as simple jealousy or relationship ups and downs, but there's much more beneath the surface. In this compelling episode, we dive into the intricacies of Relationship OCD, exploring:

What exactly is Relationship OCD, and how does it differ from other types?
The fine line between normal jealousy and this form of OCD.
The impact of social media on our relationship insecurities.
Early dating behaviors: Understanding ghosting through the lens of OCD.
Strategies to support a partner dealing with OCD.
Navigating the complexities of OCD when re-entering the dating scene.
The effectiveness of Exposure and Response Therapy and its timeline for results.

Join us as Dr. Patrick B. McGrath, a leading expert in OCD treatment and author, shares his profound insights. Whether you're struggling with OCD, supporting someone who is, or simply fascinated by human psychology, this episode offers valuable understanding and practical advice. Learn to distinguish between love and obsession, and discover approaches that respect cultural sensitivities towards therapy.

Don't miss out on these essential insights that could redefine how you view relationships and mental health. For more on information, visit https://www.nocd.com/ .

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0:00.0	Because OCD is a what if problem. So all you need to think is what if they don't love me? Oh God, that'll be true. Okay, what can I do to make sure they love? Oh, all right, now I'm going to have to send them a text because if I don't send them a text that I don't know how much I love them, maybe they will get more and more doubts in their life, and then maybe they'll come home tonight and they'll say, you know, I think that I want to break up and oh my gosh, what if there would be terrible, right? And you're driven by an immediate,
0:23.9	I have to fix this thing right now.
0:26.0	It's vile events and your favorite meme queen and the big sitt
0:29.0	you didn't ask for, but see them.
0:31.4	Welcome to Almost adulting.
0:34.0	Almost adulting.
0:37.0	Are you ready?
0:40.0	Hi everyone, I'm Violet Benson.
0:41.0	Welcome to a brand new almost adulting the largest self-love
0:44.7	podcast and movement, your number one destination for personal growth.
0:49.9	So today we are going to focus all around relationships.
0:53.0	If you ever felt like you've had relationship doubts that feel overwhelming
0:57.1	and like no matter what you're trying to do,
0:59.4	it just can't seem to work through those issues. Maybe you feel like you're constantly asking your partner for
1:04.9	reassurance or you were trying to assure yourself that you're not crazy but then you're stressing out about
1:10.4	questions about your compatibility, your connection, your attraction to one another it just won't go away well what if I told you that you're not crazy and it's actually potentially could be a type of O. C.D. known as relationship O. C. D. or R. O. C. D.
1:26.1	Which is why today I'd like to welcome Dr. Patrick McGrath.
1:30.9	Did I say your last name properly?
1:32.8	The graph, yeah.
1:33.8	Yes.
1:34.8	He serves as the chief clinic officer for NOCD where he oversees the company's clinical
1:40.2	protocols and team of OCD specialists.
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