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When OCD Uses Guilt Against You: How to ...

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Robert James explains how OCD weaponizes guilt to keep you trapped in rumination and why intrusive thoughts don't define your character.

He outlines practical steps—accept the feeling, breathe, notice the guilt, and gently redirect to valued activities—and introduces his 12-week Break Free from OCD program for deeper support

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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