Understanding the Link Between Procrastination and Anxiety

The OCD & Anxiety Podcast

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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.