The Lucy Ann Lance Show

101525 ~ Supporting a Loved One With Relationship OCD - Dr. William Beecroft

Episode Summary

October 15, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. William Beecroft, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Beecroft discusses relationship obsessive compulsive disorder (ROCD), a focused type of OCD affecting about 3% of people. Sufferers constantly seek reassurance, question a partner’s love, or suspect infidelity. These behaviors create a significant burden on relationships. Getting professional help is key for those with ROCD, while loved ones must offer understanding and guide them toward treatment without blame.