How is anxiety related to ROCD?
What is anxiety? What causes ROCD to trigger anxiety?
What is it?
Your body's immediate biological response to what you perceive a situation as:
- Dangerous
- Unsafe
- Uncertain
- Unpredictable
Commonly known as your fight or flight response, and is needed for survival.
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It's your body's primitive survival technique to help deal with danger.
Some physical symptoms often include: dizziness, headaches, butterflies, sweaty hands and dry mouth.
Here are some potential reasons why ROCD triggers anxiety
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Fears of relationship dissatisfaction involve intrusive thoughts and doubts about your relationship, triggering your anxiety as you worry about the potential consequences of these thoughts on your relationship.
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Constant questioning and uncertainty around your love and commitment towards your partner or theirs to you result in compulsive behaviours, creating anxiety and distress.
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Fears of losing your partner or damaging your relationship heighten anxiety.
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Society often places significant importance and pressure on romantic relationships and having a “perfect” partner. Anxiety can be generated due to a fear of not meeting these societal expectations or fearing judgement from others.
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): You may have a pre-existing GAD diagnosis, which can contribute to heightened anxiety levels in various situations, including ROCD.
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It’s important to remember that everyone’s experiences with anxiety may differ, and these are just a few reasons you may feel anxious about ROCD symptoms.
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Consulting with a mental health professional can help you understand your anxiety and
develop strategies to manage it.