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Welcome to episode 384 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast. Today, I'll be discussing the topic of why some individuals seem to be more inclined towards developing OCD and obsessive behaviour.
In this episode, I delve into the concept of 'nature versus nurture,' explaining how both genetics and environmental influences play crucial roles in predisposing us to OCD and anxiety disorders. I shed light on the complexities of OCD, emphasising how our daily lifestyle, surrounding environment, and level of childhood trauma can contribute to our nervous systems becoming more sensitive and anxious.
I also explore the fascinating subject of epigenetics. This emerging field of science studies how our behaviours and environment can trigger changes that affect the way our genes work, which can sometimes be passed on to future generations. It offers a hopeful outlook for those of us wrestling with OCD, as it suggests the power of our environment to switch on or off certain genetic tendencies. And while it's crucial to acknowledge our inherited dispositions towards anxious thinking, it's equally essential to remember that our destiny is not fixed.
A key focus of the podcast is the message of hope. I believe that, regardless of how long you've been struggling with OCD or how deeply rooted your fears may seem, you can change the narrative. OCD may feel like a trap, but through acknowledgement, acceptance, informed strategies, and sustained practice, you can shift behaviour patterns, attain emotional resilience, and alter your nervous system responses.
Join me in this episode for an enlightening discussion on OCD, its underlying causes, and the hope for transformation despite its challenges
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 280 -Why You Don’t Have To Put Yourself Into The Deep End With Exposure
Episode 279 - When OCD Shows Its True Colours
Episode 278 - OCD & Spirituality - The Benefits & Potential Problems
Episode 277 - Feel What You Feel - A Body Focused Meditation
Episode 276 - Why To Keep Things Simple When Dealing With OCD
Episode 275 - Thought, Action Fusion & How To Outmanoeuvre The Inner-Critic
Episode 274 - Anxiety & Alcohol - A Chat With ’No More Wasted Days’ Creator - Sara
Episode 273 - Is OCD a Thought Problem Or a Feeling Problem?
Episode 272 - Decision Making OCD - Getting Out Of The Trap
Episode 271 - Live The Life You Choose & Not The One Chosen By Your Fears
Episode 270 - OCD & Outdoor Adventure - A Way To Be More In The Moment
Episode 269 - Life Enhancing Anxiety - A Chat With Kirk Schneider Ph.D
Episode 268 - Serenity & Not Getting Stuck In Trying To Out-think OCD
Episode 267 - A Chat About OCD With Breathwork Coach Andre Hamm
Episode 266 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go According To Plan
Episode 265 - A Chat About OCD With Shaun Flores
Episode 264 - Fixing The Broken Antenna
Episode 263 - Existential OCD & The Fear Of Death
Episode 262 -How To Know If It’s An Intrusive Thought or not
Episode 261 - One in 160 Million (roughly) - Why You Are Not Alone In Your Struggles With OCD
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