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Aug 2024
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Defying OCD: Crafting Your Own Playbook

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Welcome to episode 421 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the empowering concept of creating your own playbook to combat OCD, rather than adhering to its rules.

Discover how embracing imperfection and uncertainty can be pivotal in managing OCD. Learn why it’s essential to face your fears directly, using strategies that allow you to take control of the situation. By challenging OCD on your terms, you can diminish its power and reclaim your life.

Join us as we explore practical techniques to shift your mindset, develop a more tolerant attitude towards OCD, and implement effective approaches to regain your power. Tune in and start crafting your own rules to live the life you choose

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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