Episode 182 - ’Have I Offended Someone?’ OCD

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OCD is genius at coming up with new and interesting ways to get us stuck. One of the ways it does this is through our own moral code. We can become obsessed with the idea of offending someone in some way or of accidentally saying something outrageous. 

Normally this never happens, but the OCD mind wants certainty and this kick starts the normal process of obsessing and compulsion. The honest truth is that it's quite hard to go through life without upsetting some people some of the time. We all have different opinions about some things and agreeing with everyone about everything is impossible. 

What we can do is live our life by our values and try our best to stick to that, without demanding the perfection that is driving the OCD. Today I discuss some of the common compulsions that people struggle with in this area and how to let go of them.

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