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Welcome to The OCD and Anxiety Podcast. The aim of this podcast is to encourage individuals who are battling with anxiety disorders, specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and equip them with tools to have a more positive approach towards their conditions and the confidence to start living the life they choose.
In today's podcast, we discuss a rather challenging topic - navigating OCD with confidence. Many times, people struggling with OCD and anxiety fail to maintain their confidence, hence, making it harder for them to manage their disorders.Regardless, it is crucial to build and maintain a positive outlook and inner strength to overcome adversity just as Helen Keller and many others did.
We understand that taking on the challenge of OCD requires resolve, resilience, and inner strength. Therefore, this episode stresses the importance of practicing different therapy techniques such as exposure work, acceptance commitment therapy, and building confidence in oneself. Included are inspirational quotes, personal experiences, and plausible solutions to keep you motivated and hopeful.
We assure you that no matter what stage of life you are in, maintaining balance in all areas of life is crucial. When life is interesting, you are less likely to get caught up in anxious thoughts. Also, being compassionate to oneself goes hand-in-hand with the quest to gain more confidence while navigating OCD.
Whether or not you are successful in initially building this confidence, it is okay. What's important is that you do not stop trying. Eventually, with time, it will get easier and hopefully tell positively on managing the OCD.
Remember, you can always reach out for a free session. Just head to the website www.robertjamescoaching.com and leave a message.
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 259 - Essential Skills For OCD - An Expansion Meditation
Episode 258 - Five Negative Beliefs That Might Be Holding You Back From Getting Over OCD
Episode 257 -Socialising When You Have OCD - What Other People Think Of Me Is None Of My Business
Episode 256 - Allowing The Healing Process To Unfold Naturally
Episode 255 - Dealing With Seasonal Bugs & Winter Blues When You Have OCD
Episode 254 - A Chat About OCD Research With Psychologist & Cognitive Neuroscience PHD Researcher Dr. Ana Maria
Episode 253 - Is Distraction Always Bad When It Comes To OCD?
Episode 252 - Relationship OCD & The Fear Of Commitment
Episode 251 - Cold Shower Challenge - A Way To Build Acceptance
Episode 250 - Stress, Anxiety & The Stories We Tell Ourselves - A Chat With Gus Hoyt
Episode 249 -Building The Kindness & Self-Compassion Habit
Episode 248 -Why You Are Never Too Old To Overcome OCD & Goal Setting In The New Year
Episode 247 - Getting To Know & Letting Go Of Your OCD Inner Critic
Episode 246 - Trauma, Anxiety & Resilience - A Chat With The Amazing Dr Rola Hallam
Episode 245 -The Importance Of Trust In Overcoming OCD
Episode 244 -OCD & Certainty - Why Aiming For Uncertainty Can Help Set You Free
Episode 243 - Where Does OCD Come From? A Common Question With Different Answers
Episode 242 - Sensorimotor OCD & Mindset - Am I Always Going To Be Stuck With This?
Episode 241 - A Heart Meditation For Self-Compassion
Episode 240 - OCD Essential Skills Developing Your Ability To Direct Your Attention
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