Valentine's Day is near, and ROCD can rudely interfere with the day. Obsessions and mental compulsions block genuine connection, but there are a few things you can do to help.

Important Note: Rumination can be complex and sometimes linked with underlying mental health conditions like OCD. If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, professional support is highly recommended.

For most of my adolescent and adult dating life, I longed, sometimes obsessively, for someone to want me back. I would waste time and energy fantasizing about relationships with men who I ...

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, excessive worrying/rumination, intrusive thoughts and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I work with clients via ...