In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re joined by Alix Behar (@recoverocd), OCD advocate and content creator, to talk about relationship OCD (ROCD) — and how it nearly cost her the relationship she’s now built a life around.

Alix shares how OCD first showed up for her, how intrusive doubts and constant questioning took over her mind, and what it’s like when your brain convinces you that something is wrong with the person you love most. We talk about the emotional toll of ROCD, the reassurance traps that keep it alive, and how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helped her begin to break free.

In this episode, we explore:
• What relationship OCD actually feels like
• How ROCD targets love, attraction, and certainty
• Why reassurance never works long-term
• How ERP helps retrain your brain
• Turning recovery into advocacy

This conversation is honest, validating, and incredibly important for anyone who has ever questioned their relationship because of OCD.

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🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter).

Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.