Is ChatGPT Making Your OCD Worse?

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In this episode, Robert James discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can unintentionally reinforce OCD by becoming an easy source of reassurance. He explains how seeking certainty from chatbots can strengthen compulsive patterns and offers practical strategies—such as pausing for 24 hours, reviewing chat history, and redirecting attention—to use AI responsibly and reduce compulsive checking. Robert also mentions his 12-week program and community support for those seeking extra help

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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.