Episode
What to Do in the First 10 Seconds of an OCD Trigger
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- The OCD & Anxiety Podcast
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- Jul 18, 2026
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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 Hello and welcome to the OCD and Anxiety podcast with me, Robert James, a coach and somebody who's been through it too. In episode 629, Robert explains what to do in the first 10 seconds after an intrusive thought or trigger. He walks through why the instinct to immediately 'fix' the thought feeds OCD, and offers a practical approach: notice the trigger, tolerate the uncomfortable emotion, and gently refocus your attention toward valued activities. Learn how allowing uncertainty within those first moments can reduce OCD's power and help you respond more effectively over time 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.