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Dec 2024
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OCD and False Alarms: How to Stop Believ...

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In episode 453 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, host Robert James delves into the concept of the "false alarm" in OCD, exploring how our minds are often convinced that something is amiss. We frequently scan our environment for issues even when none exist, driven by a habitual need to find something to obsess over.

Robert emphasizes the importance of learning to recognize these false alarms, which are at the heart of obsessive behavior. He discusses how different themes or creative thoughts can mislead those struggling with OCD, making it crucial to identify which are truly part of this cycle.

Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to tune into their emotions rather than perform compulsions, offering a pathway to break free from the cycle. Robert also shares news of a new meditation focused on feeling difficult emotions to be released on his YouTube channel. Join the conversation as we explore ways to regain control and cultivate a positive relationship with anxiety disorders

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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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