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 292 - The Frustration Of Knowing An Obsession Is Not Logical
Episode 291 - I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Has Gone - What It’s Like When You Start To Peel Back The Layers Of OCD
Episode 290 - How To Deal With Obsessions About Things You Are Looking Forward To
Episode 289 - Why Forgiveness Is Essential For Overcomoming OCD
Episode 288 - Focus & Attention- Your Most Important Asset?
Episode 287 - I’ve Tried Everything & It Hasn’t Worked, What Should I Do?
Episode 286 - Why You Already Have What You Need To Overcome OCD
Episode 285 - Why OCD Is A One Trick Pony & How This Can Help You
Episode 284 - Am I Broken? How OCD Can Keep Us Trapped
Episode 283 - Whenever You Stumble With OCD Come Back To This
Episode 282 - A Chat About Ketamine For Mental Health With Christi Myers
Episode 281 - This Is What Happens When We Demand Certainty
Episode 280 -Why You Don’t Have To Put Yourself Into The Deep End With Exposure
Episode 279 - When OCD Shows Its True Colours
Episode 278 - OCD & Spirituality - The Benefits & Potential Problems
Episode 277 - Feel What You Feel - A Body Focused Meditation
Episode 276 - Why To Keep Things Simple When Dealing With OCD
Episode 275 - Thought, Action Fusion & How To Outmanoeuvre The Inner-Critic
Episode 274 - Anxiety & Alcohol - A Chat With ’No More Wasted Days’ Creator - Sara
Episode 273 - Is OCD a Thought Problem Or a Feeling Problem?
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