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ADHD creates unique challenges for emotion regulation, affecting life satisfaction, work, relationships, and self-esteem. So why are so many adult ADHD "treatments" still focused on productivity?

Ending a relationship can be one of the most painful choices we make, even when we’re fairly certain that things aren’t working. For those living with Relationship OCD (often called ROCD), this decision can become even more complicated. What is Relationship OCD? ROCD is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive doubts, fears, and compulsions that revolve around romantic relationships. Instead of clarifying feelings of dissatisfaction, ROCD of

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