Episode # 55 Will I Develop OCD From All This Hand Washing?

Yes, thanks to COVD-19 we are washing our hands more than ever.  But will this cause OCD in ourselves or our children?  It's a big question, but there are answers, which will be addressed in this informative podcast.

Should I feel guilty for not doing more during this pandemic?  Is just surviving enough?  I'll answer these questions and also give you the details on these three steps to get yourself going! 1.  Trick Yourself 2.  Distract Yourself 3.  Reward Yourself

While you may believe that you're dealing with anxiety due to the coronavirus pandemic, you're not.  While this maybe a matter of semantics, what you're experiencing is fear, loss, trauma, and grief.  This is very different from anxiety, which I'll explain in this podcast.

How, who, and why would you get diagnosed with a mental health condition?  I'll answer this questions in this short and informative podcast.  I mentioned my Parenting An Anxious Child Class, which you can register at: www.allthingsanxiety.com

We know what to eat, we know how to exercise.  So why do we struggle with our weight?  Your anxiety maybe the key! If you'd like to overcome your anxiety which leads to overeating, please review episodes #4 and #31.

We get annual physical exams, 6 month dental checkups, so why not for mental health?  Listen to this podcast as I take you through a self-given mental health checkup!

I've reached 15,000 listens on my podcast!  To thank my listeners I'm offering you my Parenting An Anxious Child Class for free.  To register simply Click Here and fill out the form, tell me you're a listener and want to join my class for free.  Also, let me know which class you'd like to attend.  It will be offered live on the 23rd and via Webinar on the 30th for those who are not local.  If neither date works for you, still email me and I'll keep you posted on future dates that I'll invite you to join for free.   You can also email me at: [email protected] if you have any questions or wish to register. The Live class will be: Thursday, January 23 at 7:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. Located at:  251 South Mountain Road #1                        Fruit Heights, Utah, 84037 WEbinar class: Thursday, January 30th at 12:00 pm MTN Parenting An Anxious Child A 2 hour class for Parents. Do you have younger children who are showing signs of anxiety? Have you felt that counseling isn’t necessary, but knowing how to help your child is? Then this class is for you! The class will cover: 1) COPING SKILLS to manage symptoms and combat anxiety. 2) AWARENESS, learn why anxiety is attacking your child. 3) FIGHTING THE LIES, learn about self-talk and how to defeat the stories anxiety tells us. 4) EXPOSURE, learn techniques that will guard your child from panic.

Can natural substances cure my anxiety?  Good question!  In this episode I'm going to discuss a common sense approach to alternative methods of helping your anxiety.  

We all know that child who amazes us with their communication skills, but is afraid to talk to peers at school.  Why?  In this episode I will discuss two key reasons why this dynamic occurs.

In this episode you'll learn how morning routines can decrease your anxiety.  You'll also learn what the best exercise is to combat those worries!