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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Trap of Doing It ‘Just Right’ in Sensorimotor OCD

from The OCD & Anxiety Podcast · host TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode Robert James explains why trying to find the "right" way to blink, swallow or breathe only feeds sensory motor OCD and never brings lasting relief. He describes how these searches for certainty are actually compulsions and why they create endless rumination. Robert offers an alternative: allow your body to do natural actions naturally, come back to the present moment, and practice letting go of the need to control sensations. He also mentions a structured 12-week program and a free discovery call available at robertjamescoaching.com for those who want extra 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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