How to Let Go of an Obsession After Being Massively Triggered

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In episode 639 Robert James explains practical, simple steps to use when you’ve already been massively triggered — how to create space from urgent thoughts, come back into your body, and reduce the power of obsessive doubt.

He walks through grounding techniques (feet on the floor, breathing, shoulder rolls), body scanning, checking whether compulsions are helping, and refocusing on small, value-driven actions — all while accepting that strong emotions can be present and will pass

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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.