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Jul 2024
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The Bus Driver Metaphor: Navigating Intr...

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In episode 412, join me from the serene Basque country as I escape the summer heat of Barcelona. If you're struggling with OCD or anxiety, this episode is especially for you. 

Today's focus is on a powerful tool from Acceptance Commitment Therapy: the bus driver metaphor. This metaphor helps in managing intrusive thoughts, a significant aspect of OCD. Drawing inspiration from sports and role models, we explore how to lean into discomfort and overcome challenges by staying committed to our values.

Imagine yourself as a bus driver, dealing with noisy and annoying passengers (your intrusive thoughts). Learn how to handle these passengers without letting them disrupt your journey, and discover the importance of focusing on your goals and values. This episode offers practical insights into managing OCD and emphasizes the importance of acceptance and staying present.

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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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