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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 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?
Episode 272 - Decision Making OCD - Getting Out Of The Trap
Episode 271 - Live The Life You Choose & Not The One Chosen By Your Fears
Episode 270 - OCD & Outdoor Adventure - A Way To Be More In The Moment
Episode 269 - Life Enhancing Anxiety - A Chat With Kirk Schneider Ph.D
Episode 268 - Serenity & Not Getting Stuck In Trying To Out-think OCD
Episode 267 - A Chat About OCD With Breathwork Coach Andre Hamm
Episode 266 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go According To Plan
Episode 265 - A Chat About OCD With Shaun Flores
Episode 264 - Fixing The Broken Antenna
Episode 263 - Existential OCD & The Fear Of Death
Episode 262 -How To Know If It’s An Intrusive Thought or not
Episode 261 - One in 160 Million (roughly) - Why You Are Not Alone In Your Struggles With OCD
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