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Welcome to Episode 378 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. We're here to help you build a more positive outlook on anxiety disorders and reclaim control to live the life you choose. This episode is devoted to sharing a self-compassion body focus meditation, a powerful tool that has played a significant role in my own journey with OCD.
While everyone wants to live an authentic life, we often get trapped in our fears and obsessions dictated by OCD. We all yearn to let go and feel liberated from these persistent patterns. But the issue with OCD is finding ourselves stuck in our thoughts, going in circles with compulsions. The solution to this problem lies not in thinking, but in feeling—leaning into the discomfort and inviting self-compassion into our lives.
Self-compassion is more than a buzzword in mental health, it's about accepting ourselves as we are, including our struggles, anxiety, and mistakes. It's a journey towards letting go of perfectionism and embracing acceptance. With this episode comes a guide to a meditation exercise that brings you into your body, focusing on the heart and breathing in a 'white light' of kindness and compassion.
As you focus on this meditation, you'll feel a sense of peace and freedom from OCD, anxiety, and other thought patterns that keep you stuck. It's all about building self-compassion and acceptance, two powerful allies that can transform the way you manage your mental health.
If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Your journey to a healthier, happier life is just a few breaths away
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 219 - How Our Expectations Influence OCD Treatment
Episode 218 - OCD & The Sense Of Self
Episode 217 - A Lesson In Patience
Episode 216 -How To Remember to Be Self-Compassionate When You Have OCD
Episode 215 - OCD & The Pain Of Uncertainty
Episode 214 - Coming Back From Adversity - A Chat With Neuro Psychologist Bart Scholtissen
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
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