When ROCD Feels Too Real: A Man's ROCD Journey (ft. Cameron)
Sat Jan 24 2026
What happens when relationship doubt feels so real you believe you have to leave?
In this episode of Awaken Into Love, Kiyomi sits down with Cameron to explore his lived experience with Relationship OCD (ROCD), from the moment doubt appeared early in his relationship, to the shame, emotional suppression, and fear that followed.
Cameron shares what it was like navigating ROCD as a man, including the pressure to "stay strong," the belief that emotions were something to fix, and the deep confusion that arises when love and anxiety collide. Together, we explore why ROCD feels so convincing, how disconnection can feel genuinely threatening, and what shifted when Cameron stopped trying to solve his thoughts and instead began allowing his emotions.
It's an honest, human conversation about learning to sit with discomfort, softening self-judgment, and discovering a more grounded way of relating to yourself and to your partner.
This episode is for you if:
-ROCD or relationship anxiety feels too real to ignore
-You feel pressure to know how you feel at all times
-Disconnection in relationships feels threatening
-You've struggled with shame around emotions
-You want to hear a man's real, lived experience with ROCD
You are not broken.
You are not failing.
And, you are not alone. (#YANA)
✨ Want to start your healing journey?
Take the FREE ROCD/Relationship Anxiety Quiz and get instant clarity on what kind of support might help you next.
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What happens when relationship doubt feels so real you believe you have to leave? In this episode of Awaken Into Love, Kiyomi sits down with Cameron to explore his lived experience with Relationship OCD (ROCD), from the moment doubt appeared early in his relationship, to the shame, emotional suppression, and fear that followed. Cameron shares what it was like navigating ROCD as a man, including the pressure to "stay strong," the belief that emotions were something to fix, and the deep confusion that arises when love and anxiety collide. Together, we explore why ROCD feels so convincing, how disconnection can feel genuinely threatening, and what shifted when Cameron stopped trying to solve his thoughts and instead began allowing his emotions. It's an honest, human conversation about learning to sit with discomfort, softening self-judgment, and discovering a more grounded way of relating to yourself and to your partner. This episode is for you if: -ROCD or relationship anxiety feels too real to ignore -You feel pressure to know how you feel at all times -Disconnection in relationships feels threatening -You've struggled with shame around emotions -You want to hear a man's real, lived experience with ROCD You are not broken. You are not failing. And, you are not alone. (#YANA) ✨ Want to start your healing journey? Take the FREE ROCD/Relationship Anxiety Quiz and get instant clarity on what kind of support might help you next.