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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2024 · 8 MIN

Why Having an Intrusive Thought Does Not Mean You Wanted the Intrusive Thought

from The OCD & Anxiety Podcast · host TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast

Book your free session directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Welcome to episode 431 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast by Robert James Coaching. In this episode, we delve into the nature of intrusive thoughts and why having them does not mean you actually wanted to have those thoughts. We explore the psychological tricks OCD plays, how it ensnares us by making us focus on unwanted thoughts, and the research that explains this phenomenon. Learn about the importance of bringing compassion and acceptance to your cognitive and emotional experiences to regain a sense of freedom. Discover how your thoughts are just thoughts, devoid of the meaning we often attribute to them, and how understanding this can change your relationship with OCD. Tune in to learn techniques that can help you manage your anxiety and start living the life you choose 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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