Sheva Rajaee, "Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships" (New Harbinger, 2022)
Sheva Rajaee, a licensed marriage and family therapist and director of the Center for Anxiety and OCD, offers a deep dive into Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD). She shares her insights on how cultural backgrounds influence OCD experiences and emphasizes love as a growth journey rather than an ideal. Topics include the blurred lines between caution and obsession in relationships and the unique cognitive habits that hinder intimacy. Rajaee also introduces practical strategies for supporting both individuals with ROCD and their loved ones.
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Sheva's Path to Therapy
Sheva Rajaee grew up in Southern California, navigating Iranian and American cultures.
This sparked her interest in diverse experiences, leading her from marketing to therapy after witnessing personal transformation.
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Relationship OCD and the Book's Purpose
Relationship OCD (ROCD) sufferers obsess over relationship doubts and insecurities.
Rajaee's book aims to provide a roadmap for those struggling with ROCD.
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Challenging the Myth of The One
Rajaee challenges the "myth of the one" and its unrealistic expectations of romantic love.
She reframes love's purpose as a vehicle for personal growth, not an escape from life's challenges.
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Sheva Rajaee's "Relationship OCD" offers an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral approach to managing relationship anxiety, obsessive doubt, and commitment fears. The book challenges distorted thought patterns that trigger negative emotions, helping readers think more rationally and accept intrusive thoughts without compromising healthy relationships. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating love rather than falling into it, promoting personal growth and transformation within the relationship. The book provides practical tools and strategies to navigate relationship anxieties, fostering deeper intimacy and security. Ultimately, it encourages readers to embrace the uncertainty inherent in relationships and find joy in the journey.
Do you obsess over your partner's flaws? Does thinking about the future of your relationship leave you imagining the worst-case scenario? When it comes to navigating the world of romantic relationships, some feelings of anxiety, doubt, and fear are to be expected. But if your fears so extreme that they threaten to destroy an otherwise healthy relationship, you may have relationship OCD--a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that causes chronic obsessive doubt and anxiety in relationships. So, how can you free yourself to discover deeper intimacy and security?
Relationship OCD (New Harbinger, 2022) offers an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral approach to finding relief from relationship anxiety, obsessive doubt, and fear of commitment. You'll learn to challenge the often-distorted thought patterns that trigger harmful emotions, increase your ability to think rationally, and ultimately accept the presence of intrusive thinking while maintaining the values of a healthy relationship.
Relationships are the ultimate unknown. If you're ready to let go of needing to know for sure, this book will help you find satisfaction and thrive in your romantic relationships--in all their wonderful uncertainty.
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