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Apr 23
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You won’t heal OCD by playing it safe. H...

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Welcome to episode 489 of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the importance of not playing it safe when dealing with OCD. We explore strategies to break free from the cycle of compulsions and step outside your comfort zone, embracing the discomfort to foster real progress.

By challenging OCD-driven urges and taking actionable steps, you can regain control over your life and prove to yourself that you're stronger than OCD wants you to believe.

Join us as we share practical tips on how to identify avoidance behaviors and gently push back against them, ultimately leading to a more empowered and liberated life. Tune in for insights on how exposure and allowing uncertainty are essential skills in overcoming OCD

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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