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Sep 2024
11m 34s

OCD Isn’t You: Reclaiming Your Identity

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About this episode

Welcome to episode 429 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast with Robert James Coaching. If you're struggling with OCD or anxiety, visit robertjamescoaching.com to book a free session or send a message for support.

In today's episode, we explore the critical concept that you are not defined by OCD. Learn how to reclaim your identity and understand that OCD is just a diagnosis, not a life sentence. Discover why holding on too tightly to the label can hold you back and how to shift your perspective for a more positive outlook.

Join us as we discuss the importance of viewing OCD as a set of habits rather than a permanent disorder. By changing how you deal with these habits, you can start to improve your situation and live a life less burdened by OCD.

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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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