"How I Broke Free from Relationship OCD/ Relationship Anxiety" (ft. Monica)
Awaken into Love PodcastShow Notes
In this heartfelt episode of the Awaken into Love Podcast, host Manon (Awaken into Love Director) sits down with Monica, a cherished member of the Awaken into Love community, to discuss her transformative journey through Relationship OCD (ROCD). Monica shares her story of discovering ROCD after a challenging period in her relationship and how she learned to navigate OCD, anxiety, and depression. Through supportive community and personal exploration, she moved from a place of fear and self-doubt to one of empowerment and self-compassion. This episode explores the power of community, the importance of self-awareness, and how sometimes the hardest part of healing is allowing oneself to rest and accept where they are in the moment. A powerful reminder that healing is not linear but a continuous dance between doing, understanding, and simply being. 🫶🏻 On Discovering ROCD: Monica became aware of her ROCD after a challenging fight with her partner in July 2022, leading to a downward spiral. She realized these patterns had been present long before she could name them. 🫶🏻 The Power of Community: Monica highlights how the Awaken into Love community provided a safe, compassionate space to be vulnerable, share experiences, and feel understood—a crucial element in her healing journey. 🫶🏻 Mental Compulsions: She struggled with internal compulsions like ruminating and checking, finding freedom through practices like "eyeballs out" (shifting focus to the external world) and the "Triple A" method—agree, allow, and attack. 🫶🏻 Healing Isn't Linear: Monica reflects on how healing isn't about reaching an endpoint but continuously peeling back layers, learning to respond with compassion, and embracing stillness without self-judgment. 🫶🏻 Self-Trust and Empowerment: Moving away from external validation, Monica has learned to trust herself, embrace her own healing power, and take ownership of her journey, recognizing her inner strength and resilience. Here's to being human! » ROCD FREE CHECKLIST: https://rocdcourse.com/the-checklist » ROCD/RA ACADEMY (COURSE): https://rocdcourse.com/ » AIL HOME (PEER-SUPPORT): https://rocdcourse.com/peer-support Disclaimer: All of the information listed in this channel is for informative, motivational, and educational purposes only. Please note that this channel is not meant to diagnose you or treat a mental health disorder but serves only as education and motivation. #ROCD, #Relationshipocd, #Relationshipanxiety, #OCD #anxiety #mentalhealth #love
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