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Welcome to Episode 369 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, a platform that inspires a more positive relationship with anxiety disorders and provides insights on overcoming the control of fear in one's life.
In this episode, we unpack the crucial aspect of motivation in overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Discover how easy it is to misplace motivation into unhelpful thoughts and actions, resulting in a cyclic battle with OCD that people often fight silently. Yet, it is essential to realize that you're diverting your energy resources into the wrong path.
Explore anecdotes from different people who have confronted and overcome OCD, provided as directional signposts to keep you moving forward. You'll also hear about practical suggestions such as reading inspirational autobiographies and real-life stories of victory over adversity.
Delve into the underlying principle of forming sustainable habits to conserve motivation resources. By transforming vital OCD management techniques and exposure activities into regular practices, coping with OCD becomes less tiresome and more automated. Learn how to ensure your focus remains on the proper path.
Remember that recovery involves acknowledging fear while continuing to live out personal values and ambitions. Enjoy this guided exploration on leveraging motivation to free yourself from OCD's grip. And should you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to get in touch.
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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.
Episode 213 - The Hidden Benefits OF OCD (yes they do exist)
Episode 212 - Processing Negative Emotions With Art & Creativity
Episode 211 - Getting Back Into The Body & The Present
Episode 210 - How To Naturally Ease OCD Symptoms With Exercise
Episode 209 - Metacognitive Beliefs & OCD
Episode 208 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way With OCD
Episode 207 - OCD & Maladaptive Daydreaming
Episode 206 - Shiny Happy People Without OCD - The Danger Of Chasing Perfection
Episode 205 - Complex Rumination
Episode 204 - How To Deal With Relentless Intrusive Thoughts
Episode 203 - Three Things I Wish I Had Known About OCD Years Ago
Episode 202 - The Value of The Unexpected Exposure Activity
Episode 201 - An OCD & Anxiety Story With Musician Josh
Episode 200 - Uncertainty - The OCD Beast Of Burden
Episode 199 - Where To Start When Trying To Overcome OCD
Episode 198 - My Top Ten Tips For Overcoming OCD
Episode 197 - How To Manage OCD During Summer Vacations
Episode 196 - The Man Who Couldn’t Stop - A Chat With Author David Adam
Episode 195 - Can You Still Be Happy Despite OCD?
Episode 194 - The OCD Spotlight
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