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Welcome to episode 376 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching, where we discuss strategies to foster a healthier relationship with anxiety disorders and push past the boundaries that fear has imposed on us. In today's episode, we delve into overcoming limiting beliefs, specifically those revolving around OCD.
We explore not only directly confronting these beliefs but also an indirect approach of tackling them. This involves embarking on journeys we previously thought were impossible, thereby proving our self-imposed limitations wrong. Discussing the theories of renown psychologist Carl Jung, we probe the harmful impacts of black and white thinking, emphasizing that the embrace of "grey" areas is pivotal to fighting OCD.
We touch on practical techniques such as the Wim Hof method of cold exposure, encouraging you to challenge your fears in a safe and responsible way. Also recounted is a personal journey of learning to juggle as an example of a challenging but achievable task that helps break disabling beliefs about one's abilities.
This episode is peppered with insights aiming to inspire listeners to question their own limiting beliefs and consider activities or skills they have always found daunting. The main message is to break down problems into manageable tasks and relish the empowering sense of accomplishment once achieved.
Remember, we are not victims of OCD but have the ability to overcome it with a dash of discomfort, determination, and dedication.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10392899/
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 292 - The Frustration Of Knowing An Obsession Is Not Logical
Episode 291 - I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Has Gone - What It’s Like When You Start To Peel Back The Layers Of OCD
Episode 290 - How To Deal With Obsessions About Things You Are Looking Forward To
Episode 289 - Why Forgiveness Is Essential For Overcomoming OCD
Episode 288 - Focus & Attention- Your Most Important Asset?
Episode 287 - I’ve Tried Everything & It Hasn’t Worked, What Should I Do?
Episode 286 - Why You Already Have What You Need To Overcome OCD
Episode 285 - Why OCD Is A One Trick Pony & How This Can Help You
Episode 284 - Am I Broken? How OCD Can Keep Us Trapped
Episode 283 - Whenever You Stumble With OCD Come Back To This
Episode 282 - A Chat About Ketamine For Mental Health With Christi Myers
Episode 281 - This Is What Happens When We Demand Certainty
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?
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