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Sep 30
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Taking Back Control From OCD

TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast
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Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode, coach Robert James shares a vivid metaphor of a noisy neighbor to explain how OCD demands perfection and certainty, and how we can disempower it by facing anxiety head-on. He discusses practical steps like exposure activities, acceptance, and living by your values, a ... Show More
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