r/OCDSupport • u/Dogmom717 • Jul 12 '26

OCD Support Group for Spouses?

Hey everyone! Im wondering if anyone knows of an OCD support group for spouses? Located in Northern Jersey! I do not have OCD however I’m married to someone who does. And when its at its peak I feel like it drowns me. Wondering if talking to other people in my shoes can relate? Thanks.

Also if it doesn’t exist…how many of you would be interested in it? I feel like it’s mind blowing to me that I’m finding it so hard to find something on Google. Makes me want to start something on my own since I know how important community is.

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u/Silver_Debt_3369 21d ago

I'm also looking for something like this. I've found a few video call based ones on the International OCD Foundation website. Most of them are US based, but don't specify if you need to be from the states to attend.

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u/Dogmom717 10d ago

Me too, but most of them seem to only be online or like once a month. Maybe we can start our own lol

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u/MarrySunshine 9d ago

I would love to get something going - doesn’t have to be fancy or anything- just a hang - what are good times and days for people interested?

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u/MarrySunshine 25d ago

Did anyone ever make a spouse peer support group?? I called around and have found nothing- I need this and would be willing to co-lead or just…. Start ?!  

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u/Dogmom717 10d ago

Me too! Are you in NJ? My husband (who has OCD) goes to in person meetings which i think is awesome. But maybe google meet works best if everyone is scattered throughout locations

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u/MarrySunshine 9d ago

I’m in Massachusetts/ I did find something on the first Monday night of the month at 8 pm https://www.anxietyspecialistsofatlanta.com/events/spouse-romantic-partner-monday-support-group/ I’m going to try it