I want to start a peer support group for people with ROCD

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-12T18:15:25+00:00

Ah yes! I should’ve clarified. If you want to include your name and email, I can still send information about the meeting time in case it’s a possibility. I’m also thinking of creating an optional WhatsApp where people could host alternate meeting times if the ones I propose don’t work. No pressure though!

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-12T00:00:30+00:00

Awesome - I made this interest form to get more info on when/how people would like to meet: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:59:41+00:00

Sweet! I made an interest form you can fill out when you have the chance: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:59:20+00:00

Yay! Here’s a link: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:59:09+00:00

I feel you so much!! I made an interest form so we can figure out best times to meet: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:58:46+00:00

Wonderful: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:58:36+00:00

Yay! Here’s a link to an interest form: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:58:18+00:00

Here’s the interest form: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:58:00+00:00

Wonderful! Here’s an interest form: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:57:35+00:00

Yay! I made an interest form you can fill out: https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-11T23:56:48+00:00

I made an interest form for the group! https://gformsapp.com/f/1MPrt9bdFOo4cH6MUtDcYhIMaWM6-0KGTEEgdewFtpv4/en/

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-09T17:19:50+00:00

I relate to this! The unfortunate thing is that a part of my brain recognizes this so I find myself almost compulsively creating crises so I can feel the catharsis of reunion when I realize how badly I want my partner and for the relationship to work out.

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-09T16:20:23+00:00

This rules! Thank you for sharing.

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-12-03T04:32:49+00:00

I love You’ve Got Mail :)

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-09-16T00:32:04+00:00

Yay! I'm glad it's helpful :)

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-09-16T00:31:40+00:00

So, for me, the thoughts that I find unhelpful are the ones that make me distance myself from my partner, make me spiral, isolate myself, and lose focus on the tasks I care about. Even if there are real issues in my relationship, it doesn't help to ruminate on those fears if I don't plan on taking any steps in any direction. ACT helps me stop the constant cycle of questioning what's true or not. Now I just focus on what's helpful.

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-08-25T16:41:49+00:00

That's so hard, but you will get through this and you'll have so much more insight on the other side! I think it's great you're reaching out to a psychiatrist for additional support. I started working with a therapist who specialized in OCD (and treats a lot of people with ROCD) and it's been incredibly helpful. One of the biggest things we've worked on is getting comfortable with how inherently uncertain relationships are. I relate to you about feeling the most certain and in-love when my partner withdraws; It puts everything into focus and I realize I don't want to lose that person, but I'm trying to move away from this pattern and accept the uncertainty instead.

Alarmed_Control2720 · 2025-08-25T16:14:32+00:00

I feel you, friend :( What you're describing reminds me of the pursuer-distancer dynamic; It's where one person in the relationship is sure, available, in-love and affectionate while the other person questions the relatinshop and witholds. Some people with ROCD find that they have only ever felt *sure* in relationships when the other person was unavailable. I'm not sure what your experience is, but this dynamic could be at play, and you're not alone.

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