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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.
Breathe Through It: OCD & The Power of The Breath
New Study Suggests Exercise Could Be More Beneficial For Mental Health Than Medicines
Barriers To Overcoming OCD: Negative Comparisons
Unlocking Motivation to Overcome OCD
Is Distraction A Viable Strategy for Managing OCD?
Demystifying Reassurance Seeking: A Deep Dive into OCD Compulsions
Compassionate Courage: Understanding and Embracing the Challenge of OCD
Overcoming OCD is Like Unravelling a Knot Without Actually Loosening it’s Twists
Parents at the Helm: Guiding Children Through Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Stephen Whiteside
What Happens in the OCD Brain When We Get Caught Up in Overthinking?
Break the Cycle: 3 Powerful Approaches to Defeat OCD Delusions.
You Love & You Learn: A JourneyThrough Relationship OCD and Anxiety with Sarah Yudkin
Episode 360 - Perceived Fears vs. Reality: Unraveling OCD's Illusions
Episode 359 - If I Stop Performing Compulsions Will OCD Leave Me Alone?
Episode 358 - Mastering OCD: Embracing Choice For Greater Empowerment
Episode 357 - Tech Tools For OCD
Episode 356 - From Intrusive Thoughts To Inner Peace: Coping Mechanisms For OCD
Episode 355 - Relationship OCD & Wanting That Just Right Feeling
Episode 354 - OCD Essential Skills - How To Practice Feeling Your Emotions
Episode 353 - Why People Don’t Understand OCD
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