ac (she/her)
- Date posted
- 3y
Breathing OCD
almost 3 months of every day being dictated by hyper-awareness of breathing. It brings anxiety and fear. Longing for liberation from this and to enjoy life more so again.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 3y
Oh goodness!! Finally I found someone else who has what I have. It’s comforting to know there is someone else out there who is experiencing this too!!
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
- Date posted
- 3y
Yes! You are not alone. It is so scary and the hyper awareness of breathing brings so many ruminating thoughts that scare me!
kim56kim56
- Date posted
- 3y
Yes I get this!!! Been er three times! Two for chest pain/breathing
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
- Date posted
- 3y
It’s the breathing for me too!!! I cant stop obsessing and it’s ruled all my days for almost 5 months.
Liz Lake Liz Lake
- Date posted
- 3y
What worked great for me were two things: 1. Put up reminders all over your house to remember to notice your breathing. 2. Watch Robert Bray’s video on somatic ocd. He’s not usually a person I would recommend since he reaaally pushes his coaching sessions, but his info on somatic ocd is incredibly helpful.
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
- Date posted
- 3y
Thank you!
Veemo_LUcav2yVeemo_LUcav2y
- Date posted
- 3y
I had a traumatic side-effect experience with a certain anti-drepressabt and think I might've developed something at least similiar to this, as it feels like I can't breathe when I can. Feels like I can't do it subconsciously without thinking I won't breathe.
ac (she/her)ac (she/her)
- Date posted
- 3y
I empathize with you! It’s so anxiety-inducing!!! I am so sorry that you’re facing it.
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