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Welcome to the 362nd episode of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, your supportive platform for discussing and navigating anxiety disorders. This episode zeroes in on effective strategies for breaking the relentless cycle of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We explore how OCD, a relentless intruder, disrupts daily routines and creates a perpetual cycle of thought, anxiety, and compulsion, leading to temporary relief. However, we emphasize the integral truth: you are not a prisoner to OCD.
We delve into the concept of choice. An essential starting point to regain control of our lives is consciously choosing helpful actions that align with our values, swapping old habits for healthier ones that guide us in facing our anxieties rather than letting OCD lead.
Our discussions highlight the significance of allowing ourselves to accept and fully experience all our emotions, rather than selectively numbing the difficult ones. We lean on the words of Brene Brown in "The Gifts of Imperfection", underlining that numbing the painful emotions invariably results in the numbing of positive ones as well.
Dealing with OCD begins with understanding that it's healthy to not incessantly pursue happiness. On this journey, acceptance plays a paradoxical role. Acknowledging and facing our struggle is what ultimately leads to genuine progress. By loosening the grip OCD has on our lives, we open ourselves to new possibilities and a better quality of life.
Do join us to gain a deeper understanding of dealing with OCD and improve your life. Remember, we're here for you, and we would love to hear your thoughts. We also have a growing YouTube channel full of helpful content. Please note, however, that our podcast and services should never substitute 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.
Episode 340 - Obsessions & Fears of Making Mistakes
Episode 339 - Demystifying OCD: Understanding The Basics
Episode 338 - Counting Compulsions: Breaking The Numbers Game
Episode 337 - Understanding OCD: Why We Perform Compulsions
Episode 336 - What REALLY is Self-Compassion For OCD?
Episode 335 - Three Tips For Calming The Nervous System When OCD Gets Out Of Hand
Episode 334 - A Chat With With Meditation Teacher, Coach & Speaker Tom Cronin
Episode 333 - OCD Essential Skills How To Know If It’s An OCD Thought Or Not
Episode 332 - You Can Do More Than You Think - Overcoming OCD Limiting Beliefs
Episode 331 - A Meditation For Feeling Your Emotions When Struggling With OCD
Episode 330 - OCD & Lost Love -What If You Don’t Want To Be Self-Compassionate ?
Episode 329 - A Chat With OCD Specialist Paul Mc Carroll For World Mental Health Day
Episode 328 - A Chat About OCD With Psychotherapist & CBT Specialist Dr Avigail Lev
Episode 327 - Taking Action Today So That We Feel Better Tomorrow
Episode 326 - How To Rewire Your Brain - A Chat With Dr Karen Cureton
Episode 325 - Finding Inner Strength In The Midst Of Discomfort
Episode 324 - Riding The Waves Of OCD
Episode 323 - The Sneaky Tricks OCD Plays To Get Us Back In The Trap
Episode 322 - A Chat About Empathy, Rapport, Therapy & OCD With Ella Laniado LMSW
Episode 321 - Obsessions About Insanity
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