Welcome to Episode 367 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of reassurance seeking, a common compulsion in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In this episode, we discuss how reassurance seeking can manifest in various forms, making it imperative to recognize and understand it to eliminate this prevalent compulsion.
We share strategies to spot compulsions, including journaling and mindfulness, which can counter the draining cycle of reassurance seeking. Learning to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort, subsequently fostering self-compassion and assurance, are key steps to breaking this cycle. A better understanding of how reassurance seeking perpetuates and sometimes exacerbates OCD symptoms, straining personal relationships and reducing self-confidence, will often lead to healthier coping mechanisms.
Demonstrating how reassurance seeking can be a trap, we explore both its obvious and subtle manifestations. Tackling techniques to identify and transform reassurance seeking behaviour, we delve into the practice of tuning into emotional states to better arm oneself against the relentless storm of OCD.
Disclaimer:
Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
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Episode 137 - A Chat With OCD Specialist Justin Hughes MA LPC
Episode 136 - The Emotions Under The OCD - How To Feel Your Feelings
Episode 135 - Author James Withey Shares His Story With OCD, Depression & Other Mental Health Challenges
Episode 134 - The Three Things That Keep OCD Going
Episode 133 - But If I Don‘t Perform The Compulsion Will Something Bad Happen? No...
Episode 132- OCD Can Feel Like Sinking Sand - This Is How To Get Yourself Unstuck
Episode 131 - An OCD Autobiography With Nicholas Corliss
Episode 130 - How Do I Know If It‘s A Compulsion ?
Episode 129 - The Secret Weapon Against OCD - A Gratitude Meditation
Episode 128 - We do OCD, It Doesn‘t Do Us - Why Agency Is So Important
Rumination - The Trickiest Compulsion Of Them All
Episode 126 - How To Not Get OCD About Your OCD Treatment
Episode 125 - The Barriers To Overcoming OCD
Episode 124 - OCD & ‘That Just Right Feeling‘
Episode 123 - A Powerful, But Subtle Technique For OCD Intrusive Thoughts
Episode 122 - OCD Autobiographies With Chris & Jack From The OCD Geeks
Episode 121 - How The Inner Critic Keeps OCD Going & What To Do About It
Episode 120 - What If I Never Feel Normal Again?
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