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- ac (she/her)
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- 738d ago
- Somatic OCD
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.
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.
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.
Thank you!
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!!
Yes! You are not alone. It is so scary and the hyper awareness of breathing brings so many ruminating thoughts that scare me!
Yes I get this!!! Been er three times! Two for chest pain/breathing
It’s the breathing for me too!!! I cant stop obsessing and it’s ruled all my days for almost 5 months.
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.
I empathize with you! It’s so anxiety-inducing!!! I am so sorry that you’re facing it.