The Social OCD Loop: Did I Say the Wrong Thing?
About this episode
Robert James discusses how OCD can exacerbate social anxiety and offers strategies to manage it.
Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided:Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guidedSensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In this episode, Robert James explores how OCD can intensify social anxiety, turning normal worries about interactions into compulsive rumination and reassurance-seeking. He explains the OCD loop, the role of the inner critic, and why demanding certainty makes things worse. Robert shares practical strategies—tolerating uncertainty, mindful curiosity about anxiety, postponement, values-based refocusing, and small exposure steps—to break the cycle and regain control. He also mentions a 12-week program and offers a discovery call for those seeking more help 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…
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