The OCD & Anxiety Podcast The Key Difference Between Sensorimotor OCD and Other Forms
Nov 8, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of sensorimotor OCD, where the focus is solely on internal bodily sensations. Understand why this form can be more stubborn and the role uncertainty plays in fueling anxiety. Robert shares personal insights and practical strategies, stressing the importance of acceptance over perfection. Discover how engaging in valued actions and learning to tolerate uncertainty can alleviate obsessional thoughts. Despite the differences, all forms of OCD stem from the same core issue: the quest for certainty.
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Feeling Like It Would Never End
- Robert James recalls feeling like sensory-motor OCD was impossible to get rid of for many years.
- He describes constant, intrusive awareness that made the condition feel more stubborn than other OCD themes.
Internal Focus Makes It Feel Ever-Present
- The key difference is that sensory-motor obsessions are internal and focus on bodily sensations and actions.
- That inward focus makes them feel ever-present compared with more external OCD themes.
Acknowledge Frustration And Seek Support
- Recognize that sensory-motor OCD can be present much of the time and that frustration is normal.
- Seek support (e.g., coaching or therapy) and consider structured programs if you need guided help.