56. Skin picking & anxiety w/ Dr Jodi Richardson

<p>Skin picking is surprisingly common, yet very few people who struggle with this condition seek help. In this episode I share my experiences with skin picking from childhood to now as well as insights for listeners to watch out for (or reflect on) when it’s most likely to begin, who it’s most likely to affect, why tackling skin picking isn’t a matter of will and importantly, practical suggestions that help. If you, or someone you care about, needs support to tackle skin picking, start with your GP. There’s lots of help available. I’ve included some supportive resources below too.</p><br><p><a href="https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/related-disorders/skin-picking-disorder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/related-disorders/skin-picking-disorder/</a><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/conditions/dermatillomania-skin-picking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/conditions/dermatillomania-skin-picking</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson.”</p><br><p>How you can help: If you enjoyed this episode, or gained some useful insight from it, please share it with a friend or family member. Also, please consider rating or reviewing “Well, hello anxiety” on your favourite podcast platform. Thank-you!</p><br><p>Jodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://drjodirichardson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drjodirichardson.com</a>.</p><p>Order Jodi’s book, “Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength”:&nbsp;<a href="https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks</a>.</p><p>Order Jodi’s book, coauthored with Michael Grose, “Anxious Kids: How children can turn their