Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking with OCD — Even When You Know It’s Pointless

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In this episode Robert James explains why OCD-driven overthinking persists even when it feels pointless: anxiety turns thinking into a habit that seeks certainty rather than solutions.

He outlines a simple approach—acknowledge the emotion, tolerate the discomfort briefly, and refocus on values and actions—to retrain your brain and move back into your life

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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