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Feb 2025
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I Used to Think My OCD Was the Worst (I ...

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Welcome to episode 471 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, where we dive into the challenging question of whether some types of OCD are worse than others. Host Robert James explores this pervasive belief, sharing personal experiences and insights from his work with those struggling with OCD.

The episode delves into the mechanisms of OCD, explaining how the desire for certainty fuels obsessive thoughts and compulsions. James discusses the pitfalls of catastrophizing and the importance of acceptance and self-compassion in breaking free from limiting beliefs.

Join us as we learn how to navigate the complex world of OCD with resilience and openness, embracing all forms of OCD as equally challenging, yet conquerable through similar approaches. Don’t forget to visit robertjamescoaching.com for more support and to book a free discovery call

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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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