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Welcome to episode 373 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the significance of finding enjoyment in life, especially while dealing with OCD and anxiety. Emphasizing the power of planned fun activities, we explore how integrating amusement and joy into your daily life can be instrumental in promoting mental health.
We look at various research indicating the benefits of fun and leisure, not only for mitigating the intensity of obsessions and compulsions but also for strengthening bonds with people in your social circles. We also discuss concepts like 'flow' state, teasing out its significance in overcoming OCD and anxiety. Amid anxiety-inducing thoughts and repetitive compulsions, having structured fun can bring about relief, helping you refocus your attention onto more helpful and joy-inducing aspects of life.
Despite the presence of OCD, fostering a habit of indulging in activities you love and engaging in good-hearted fun can potentially enable you to reconnect with your authentic self. Whether it's listening to a comedy podcast, going for a run, or engaging in intellectual conversations, finding ways to incorporate more fun in your day-to-day life can reap immense benefits.
A reminder for those struggling with anxiety and OCD: Robert James Coaching offers free sessions which can be availed through their website. Also, you can become a supporter of this podcast through Patreon or subscribe to the Instagram handle @robertjamescoachinguk and Youtube channel.
This podcast episode serves as an encouraging call to action for individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety: to not wait for the anxiety to subside but to take action today, to live life amidst the struggle, allowing all positive emotions to unfold naturally.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5597001/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/well/mind/having-fun-suceeding-coronavirus-pandemic.html#:~:text=When%20people%20are%20having%20actual,and%20it%27s%20good%20for%20us.
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 332 - You Can Do More Than You Think - Overcoming OCD Limiting Beliefs
Episode 331 - A Meditation For Feeling Your Emotions When Struggling With OCD
Episode 330 - OCD & Lost Love -What If You Don’t Want To Be Self-Compassionate ?
Episode 329 - A Chat With OCD Specialist Paul Mc Carroll For World Mental Health Day
Episode 328 - A Chat About OCD With Psychotherapist & CBT Specialist Dr Avigail Lev
Episode 327 - Taking Action Today So That We Feel Better Tomorrow
Episode 326 - How To Rewire Your Brain - A Chat With Dr Karen Cureton
Episode 325 - Finding Inner Strength In The Midst Of Discomfort
Episode 324 - Riding The Waves Of OCD
Episode 323 - The Sneaky Tricks OCD Plays To Get Us Back In The Trap
Episode 322 - A Chat About Empathy, Rapport, Therapy & OCD With Ella Laniado LMSW
Episode 321 - Obsessions About Insanity
Episode 320 - Are You For You Or Against You?
Episode 319 - Midnight Ruminations
Episode 318 - Gremlin Head - A Chat With Comedian Andy Casper About OCD
Episode 317 - Perhaps Your Struggles With OCD Aren’t So Abnormal After all
Episode 316 - Finding Motivation On Those More Challenging Days
Episode 315 - Not Everything That Feels Good Is Good & Not Everyhting That Feels Bad Is Bad
Episode 314 -OCD & Loneliness
Episode 313 - Just Because You Have OCD Today, Does It Mean You Will In The Future?
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