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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