Welcome to the 365th episode of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, where we explore how to develop a healthier relationship with anxiety disorders. In this episode, your host - Robert James engages in a friendly chat about OCD and anxiety while sitting comfortably with his feet-warming friend, Bruno the dog.
This episode focuses on how to tackle Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety without 'physically' undoing it. Often, getting over OCD involves a level of acceptance and a willingness to embrace uncertainty as we let go of constantly trying to 'fix' it thereby unraveling the 'knot' of OCD. Robert provides insights on how to improve mental health by implementing techniques such as acceptance and commitment therapy.
Robert uses the metaphor of the 'monkey knot' to illustrate OCD, detailing how trying to problem solve our way out of it can inadvertently result in a complex knot that ties us down. Self-compassion, acceptance, and understanding that we determine our own mental states are important tools to navigate these challenging emotions.
Further in the episode, Robert discusses the importance of finding your own serenity even in tumultuous emotional seas. This involves going deeper within yourself using tools such as the breath, meditation, and mindfulness to find that space of calm. He also emphasizes the importance of focusing on your values, embracing difficult emotions, and reorienting your attention away from the anxieties that dominate your thoughts.
In conclusion, Robert encourages compassion for oneself and the cultivation of emotional flexibility through the process of letting difficult emotions ebb and flow without attempting to immediately resolve them. He underscores the significance of refocusing our energies on aspects of life that contribute to our holistic well-being and emotional health.
The episode ends with a reminder that any material viewed or information listened to on any platform is for informational purposes only, and should not replace professional medical or mental health advice.
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.
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Episode 312 - Sensorimotor OCD - When Awareness Melts Into The Background
Episode 311 - The Sometimes Confusing Difference Between Compassion & Reassurance
Episode 310 - OCD & Hyper Responsibility
Episode 309 -The bizarre & Unwanted Fear That Can Show Up As You Start To Overcome OCD
Episode 308 -The Problem With Reminiscing About Lost Opportunities Because Of OCD
Episode 307 - OCD & Avoidance
Episode 306 - How I Respond When OCD Sneaks Up On Me
Episode 305 - Self-Sabotage & OCD - The Comfort Of Doing What Doesn’t Serve Us
Episode 304 - Moving The Focus From Fears & Obsessions To Values
Episode 303 - Why Consistency Is Key In Overcoming OCD
Episode 302 - The Wonderful & Strange World Of Feeling Your Emotions
Episode 301 - A Conversation About Pure O With OCD Specialist Paul Mc Carroll
Episode 300 - OCD & Catastrophising
Episode 299 - How To Ride Out The OCD Storm
Episode 298 - How To Conserve Your Energy & Focus On What Truly Matters
Episode 297 - OCD Triggers - To Be Avoided Or Used As An Opportunity For Exposure?
Episode 296 - OCD & Art - A Chat With Molly About Managing OCD
Episode 295 - Why Don’t You Just Stop Thinking About It? A Lack Of Empathy For OCD
Episode 294 - OCD & Trust - Learning To Step Back Out Into Life
Episode 293 - Letting Go Of Reasoning & Speaking With The Reptile Brain
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