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relationships2 years ago•6 min saved

"TikTok's Impact on Relationship Anxiety and Children's Brains"

TikTok's algorithm often serves up relationship-related content that can exacerbate anxiety for individuals with relationship OCD (ROCD), leading to a cycle of obsessive and compulsive behavior. Users like @emmamastone have highlighted the impact of such content and the need to differentiate between engagement bait and genuine relationship advice. Psychotherapist Matt Lundquist emphasizes the limitations of social media in addressing nuanced relationship issues and suggests periods of abstinence from platforms like TikTok for those struggling with anxiety.

via BuzzFeed|

#anxiety #relationships #rocd

mental-health2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Hidden Disorder That Devours Relationships

Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (rOCD) is a newly recognized type of OCD where sufferers experience intrusive thoughts, fears, and doubts about their relationship. A viral TikTok video by Dr. Courtney Pare shed light on the condition, with viewers realizing they had been asking themselves the same questions. Therapy, journaling, and communication with partners are recommended to manage rOCD, although uncertainty is a normal part of relationships that sufferers must accept.

via New York Post |

#anxiety #communication #mental-health