The ‘heartbreaking’ OCD that can make you doubt your relationship

• Relationship OCD is an underrecognised condition characterised by intrusive doubts about romantic partnerships, requiring greater clinical awareness for timely diagnosis and intervention
• Limited epidemiological data exists on prevalence, highlighting a gap in the evidence base that clinicians should consider when assessing patients presenting with relationship anxieties
• Early identification and appropriate psychological treatment (likely cognitive-behavioural therapy) are important, as the condition can cause significant distress and functional impairment if left untreated

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.

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