[miracles83]

My girlfriend and I have been dating for close to a year now. We are in a good relationship and I would like to see things to continue to progress. She has OCD, takes medicine for it and goes regularly to a psychologist.

I was curious if anyone had a list of good resources for me to check out to help support her? I have 2 kids with whom she has a good relationship but she has voiced that this is a cause of stress for her because she holds things in and doesn't want to blow up at them or me.

I am not looking to cure her. She is a smart woman and whom is seeking treatment. I just want to know more about supporting her and learn what I can do or say to help her in the situations.

Anyway, if anyone has good advice or resources for someone in a relationship, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!!

[bluekoi]

miracles83, I think the best you can do for her is be supportive. You may also want to post your concerns here -

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[BeaFlower]

Miracles83, it's a very good thing that you really want to help your girlfriend. In my experience (I have OCD), it's important to make her feel loved and accepted despite her symptoms. For example, if she has compulsions and she does things more and more, maybe it can be stressful also to see it, but remember that she can't control it and don't force her to stop...in my opinion. And you could ask directly to her, in a moment in which she is ok, what you could do to make her feel better in those moments. She'll be happy.
Good luck to both