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Back to EpisodesBuddhism and OCD: Why the Way Out Is the Opposite of What You Think
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Robert James explores the connection between Buddhism and OCD, focusing on three teachings—the Buddha’s two arrows (suffering vs. resistance), attachment and emotional flexibility, and the idea of non‑self—to show why these ideas matter for recovery.
The episode explains how changing your relationship to difficult emotions and intrusive thoughts can reduce suffering and offers practical hope for living with OCD and anxiety
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.