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Welcome to Episode 368 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast where we delve into the question - Is distraction always bad for OCD? Tune in as host, anxiety coach Robert James, takes an enlightening look at the power of positive distraction, mindful attention, and the concept of the 'flow state'.
Robert reflects on these themes by quoting renowned psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and sharing his own insights on the benefits of engaging in activities that challenge us just enough to completely absorb our attention - a state known as flow. Here we not only gain relief from fear and rumination, but also experience the fullness of our lives, bringing us closer to our values and interests inside of our obsessions and compulsions.
However, while positive, healthy distraction can be a potent tool against OCD, it's equally crucial to be wary of unhealthy forms that involve incessantly keeping busy or forcefully suppressing fears which, in turn, often exacerbates anxiety and exhaustion.
Join us to understand how to wield 'mindful distractions' that are aligned with what’s truly important to us, how to bring more compassion to your process and turn your struggles with OCD around. Inspiring, informative, and eye-opening, this episode reminds us about the strength in positive distraction and the potential it holds in helping you reclaim your life from OCD
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 158 - Mental Rehearsing & OCD - What It Is & How To Let It Go
Episode 157 - Imagination, Focus & OCD
Episode 156 - What OCD Story Are You Telling Yourself?
Episode 155 - Letting Go Of OCD
Episode 154 - Dealing With Anxiety When Under Pressure - A Chat With The Artful Athlete Ségolène
Episode 153 - The Wim Hof Method For OCD & Anxiety
Episode 152 - How To Deal With The Fear Of New Obsessions
Episode 151 - OCD & Mental Checking - What It Is & How To Deal With It
Episode 150 - Fighting The OCD Monster - Take It One Step At A Time
Episode 149 - Know The Difference Between Relationship OCD & A Relationship That Just Isn’t Right
Episode 148 - How To Stay Calm If You Or Someone You Love Has Covid
Episode 147 - Don`t Wait For OCD To Get Better Before You Start Living
Episode 146 - OCD & Avoidance - Be Driven By Your Values Rather Than Your Fears
Episode 145 - Overcoming OCD - ’Nobody Said It Was Easy, But No One Ever Said It Would Be This Hard’
Episode 144 - New Years Special With OCD Therapist Paul Mc Carroll
Episode 143 - Learn How To Tune Out Of Radio OCD
Christmas Special - Direct Your Attention Where You Need It To Be
Episode 141 -Part Of Getting Over OCD Is Identifying Your Wins, Both Small & Large
Episode 140 - The Blissful Breath - A Chat With Wellness Expert Níall Ó Murchu
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