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In the 380th episode of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, your host explores the often overlooked but deeply impactful link between procrastination and anxiety. This episode delves into how the struggle of putting things off and waiting for the 'perfect time' to act can exacerbate anxiety and OCD, further disrupting daily living.
Discussion points include understanding anxiety-induced procrastination, identifying both obvious and non-obvious areas of procrastination in your life, and how the idea of perfectionism can often lead to avoidance and further anxiety. The conversation also spotlights the importance of acceptance and the powerful role it plays in the process of managing anxiety.
The episode winds up with a valuable insight into how deflecting difficult emotions can lead to unhealthy behaviors like obsessive-compulsive tendencies and procrastination. Moreover, it highlights the benefits of getting in touch with our emotions and body sensations for a healthier approach towards dealing with anxiety.
Whether you are a long-time sufferer of anxiety or OCD, or you are just beginning to explore the world of mental health, this episode offers helpful perspectives and practical steps towards understanding and dealing with procrastination linked to 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.
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Episode 159 - OCD & The Fear Of Losing Control
Episode 158 - Mental Rehearsing & OCD - What It Is & How To Let It Go
Episode 157 - Imagination, Focus & OCD
Episode 156 - What OCD Story Are You Telling Yourself?
Episode 155 - Letting Go Of OCD
Episode 154 - Dealing With Anxiety When Under Pressure - A Chat With The Artful Athlete Ségolène
Episode 153 - The Wim Hof Method For OCD & Anxiety
Episode 152 - How To Deal With The Fear Of New Obsessions
Episode 151 - OCD & Mental Checking - What It Is & How To Deal With It
Episode 150 - Fighting The OCD Monster - Take It One Step At A Time
Episode 149 - Know The Difference Between Relationship OCD & A Relationship That Just Isn’t Right
Episode 148 - How To Stay Calm If You Or Someone You Love Has Covid
Episode 147 - Don`t Wait For OCD To Get Better Before You Start Living
Episode 146 - OCD & Avoidance - Be Driven By Your Values Rather Than Your Fears
Episode 145 - Overcoming OCD - ’Nobody Said It Was Easy, But No One Ever Said It Would Be This Hard’
Episode 144 - New Years Special With OCD Therapist Paul Mc Carroll
Episode 143 - Learn How To Tune Out Of Radio OCD
Christmas Special - Direct Your Attention Where You Need It To Be
Episode 141 -Part Of Getting Over OCD Is Identifying Your Wins, Both Small & Large
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