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In episode 606 Robert James explains why repeatedly replaying past memories strengthens OCD’s doubt instead of providing clarity, drawing on research and personal experience to show how reviewing makes memories fuzzier and anxiety worse.

He outlines practical steps to break the cycle: notice the urge to review, allow some uncertainty without acting on it, return attention to the present, and gradually build tolerance to reduce OCD’s hold on your life

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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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Robert James explains why overthinking is often the compulsion in OCD, how the nervous system keeps you trapped in repetitive thoughts, and why more thinking never brings lasting relief.

He offers practical strategies—coming into the body, postponement, and values-focused action—to tolerate uncertainty, break the rumination cycle, and reconnect with what matters

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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In this episode Robert James explains how obsessive thinking can itself become the compulsion in pure OCD, why rumination feels urgent, and how mental compulsions reinforce the cycle.

He shares practical tools—grounding into the body, slowing down, using values for motivation, and postponing rumination—to help you spot, tolerate, and let go of unhelpful thinking patterns

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.