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Published: July 3, 2020, 5 a.m.

The answer to the title question is yes.\xa0Most of us who aren\u2019t in denial about the seriousness of this pandemic are experiencing more anxiety.. We\u2019re washing our hands more - careful about what we pick up or how we touch things -wearing masks or even face shields. Today, in this episode sponsored by BetterHelp, I\u2019m going to share some facts about how three different mental illnesses may be emerging or escalating during this Covid pandemic.

First OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder Second, phobias \u2013 such as germaphobia (fear of germs/bacteria/viruses) or agoraphobia (fears concerning leaving the house \u2013 more limiting than social anxiety) And third, \xa0Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

The listener email is from someone who's heard from their partner that they're stepping on the identity of their partner. Yet they feel unaware and are asking for my help. It's an interesting question to ask: What if I'm not aware and don't agree with what my partner is questioning?

Important Links:

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Very well-explained article in Web MD about Germaphobia and OCD

Here\u2019s a great breakdown of the different \u201ckinds\u201d of obsessions and their accompanying compulsions

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