Episode
The OCD Memory Loop: Why Reviewing Makes It Worse
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- The OCD & Anxiety Podcast
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- Apr 25, 2026
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- 832
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Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com Join the Free Robert James Coaching Community & Get Access to the Free Starter Course - Follow the Link Below: https://robert-james-coaching-ocd.circle.so/join?invitation_token=4051add931af92458ee166eda25ccdad45545107-24505897-ed26-43d7-84a2-0ebd8b269363 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 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.