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Dr Amy Mariaskin: Thriving in relationships with OCD (#302)

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Nov 7, 2021
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INSIGHT

Attachment and OCD

  • Both avoidant and anxious attachment styles correlate with OCD.
  • These attachment styles can be viewed as human behaviors rather than compulsions, offering a nuanced perspective.
INSIGHT

OCD and Friendships

  • Adults with OCD can form strong friendships by choosing friends who accept them.
  • Children with OCD face more friendship challenges like bullying and lower confidence in making friends.
ADVICE

Exposure Exercise

  • Identify your relationship values and imagine how relationships would look if you fully embodied those values.
  • Reflect on how OCD hinders these values and use those areas to generate exposure ideas.
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