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Sheva Rajaee, "Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships" (New Harbinger, 2022)

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Navigating Identity and Relationship OCD

This chapter chronicles the speaker's personal journey as the child of Iranian immigrants and the cultural influences that shaped their identity. It explores the transition from a marketing career to mental health counseling, driven by the quest to understand relationship OCD and its portrayal in popular culture. The speaker emphasizes the complexities of seeking reassurance in relationships, the emotional challenges faced by individuals with OCD, and the ethical implications of living in fear versus seeking genuine connections.

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