Obsession with the Ex

[RRT13]

Wow. Also the ex or some other person? It really sucks but I'm glad I made this thread because I received great advice and it's beginning to get better already :)
I hope it can help you too...

Yeah with his ex.

 

[BlueBerry6999]

Yeah with his ex.

How long have you had this and do you know why it started?

 

[RRT13]

How long have you had this and do you know why it started?

I went to counseling 2 years ago and was told I have OCD. So not officially diagnosed in my opinion. But I have constant thoughts about th

I was told in counseling 2 years ago. As far as why I'm not sure and it's something I really need to focus and work through. I also have abandonment issues from childhood. Alcoholic father growing up, and sister who passed away when we were kids is probably what fuels this.

 

[BlueBerry6999]

I went to counseling 2 years ago and was told I have OCD. So not officially diagnosed in my opinion. But I have constant thoughts about th

I was told in counseling 2 years ago. As far as why I'm not sure and it's something I really need to focus and work through. I also have abandonment issues from childhood. Alcoholic father growing up, and sister who passed away when we were kids is probably what fuels this.

That's tough... So basically you've had it since the beginning of your relationship?
I have a similar history, though luckily I still have all my siblings. It's impressive and sad what our past can cause our adult life to be like.

Well, I don't know how important being diagnosed is. I think if you're honest with yourself and you have done your research, you can get an idea yourself about what might be the cause of your issues...

 

[RRT13]

That's tough... So basically you've had it since the beginning of your relationship?
I have a similar history, though luckily I still have all my siblings. It's impressive and sad what our past can cause our adult life to be like.

Well, I don't know how important being diagnosed is. I think if you're honest with yourself and you have done your research, you can get an idea yourself about what might be the cause of your issues...

Sorry for the typos. Haven't been on here in a while. Back to my old ways and here I am again visiting this forum.