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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.
Episode 213 - The Hidden Benefits OF OCD (yes they do exist)
Episode 212 - Processing Negative Emotions With Art & Creativity
Episode 211 - Getting Back Into The Body & The Present
Episode 210 - How To Naturally Ease OCD Symptoms With Exercise
Episode 209 - Metacognitive Beliefs & OCD
Episode 208 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way With OCD
Episode 207 - OCD & Maladaptive Daydreaming
Episode 206 - Shiny Happy People Without OCD - The Danger Of Chasing Perfection
Episode 205 - Complex Rumination
Episode 204 - How To Deal With Relentless Intrusive Thoughts
Episode 203 - Three Things I Wish I Had Known About OCD Years Ago
Episode 202 - The Value of The Unexpected Exposure Activity
Episode 201 - An OCD & Anxiety Story With Musician Josh
Episode 200 - Uncertainty - The OCD Beast Of Burden
Episode 199 - Where To Start When Trying To Overcome OCD
Episode 198 - My Top Ten Tips For Overcoming OCD
Episode 197 - How To Manage OCD During Summer Vacations
Episode 196 - The Man Who Couldn’t Stop - A Chat With Author David Adam
Episode 195 - Can You Still Be Happy Despite OCD?
Episode 194 - The OCD Spotlight
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