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Welcome to Episode 369 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, a platform that inspires a more positive relationship with anxiety disorders and provides insights on overcoming the control of fear in one's life.
In this episode, we unpack the crucial aspect of motivation in overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Discover how easy it is to misplace motivation into unhelpful thoughts and actions, resulting in a cyclic battle with OCD that people often fight silently. Yet, it is essential to realize that you're diverting your energy resources into the wrong path.
Explore anecdotes from different people who have confronted and overcome OCD, provided as directional signposts to keep you moving forward. You'll also hear about practical suggestions such as reading inspirational autobiographies and real-life stories of victory over adversity.
Delve into the underlying principle of forming sustainable habits to conserve motivation resources. By transforming vital OCD management techniques and exposure activities into regular practices, coping with OCD becomes less tiresome and more automated. Learn how to ensure your focus remains on the proper path.
Remember that recovery involves acknowledging fear while continuing to live out personal values and ambitions. Enjoy this guided exploration on leveraging motivation to free yourself from OCD's grip. And should you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to get in touch.
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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.