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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Most Confusing Part of OCD Recovery

from The OCD & Anxiety Podcast · host TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 Robert James explores a common and confusing phase in OCD recovery: when doing the right things and feeling a bit better can trigger a sudden increase in intrusive thoughts and anxiety. He explains why this spike can actually signal progress and not failure. Learn practical tips to stay the course—recommit to acceptance, non-resistance, and self-compassion—understand the normal ups and downs, and when to seek extra support to keep moving forward 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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