Why You Can't Stop Thinking About OCD (And How to Break Free)
From The OCD & Anxiety Podcast · 12:04
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Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a discovery call robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Robert James explores why intrusive thoughts can trap us in rumination and mental compulsions, focusing on how perception and attention amplify OCD. He explains why searching for certainty reinforces the cycle and offers practical strategies—like shifting perspective, engaging in meaningful activities, and journaling three good things daily—to regain control over attention and reduce OCD's hold. 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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