Butterfly_02
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Somatic OCD breathing??
Anyone start talking to someone and then notice your breathing then start freaking out? Its so exhausting.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
I do. I have bad days and good days. Usually if I feel overwhelmed or stressed I feel like I can't take a deep breath. It usually lasts entire day.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
Me too. I don't like them either. I get this feeling like something is sitting on my chest and I can't breathe. It's a very scary feeling for me. I been struggling with this on and off for about 2 years.
rai.hellorai.hello
- Date posted
- 2y
I thought that it just happened to me lmao I hate breathing exercises cause I just start counting crazily, it's so weird
Butterfly_02Butterfly_02
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Yeah anything breathing meditation.. forget it! I start getting panic.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
Does it happen for you for seemingly for no reason. Just wake up and you already feeling like that ?
Butterfly_02Butterfly_02
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Ugh yes like as soon as I open my eyes. Its the worst
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
Me too. When I have days like that I can barely function. It's so hard to explain how it feels but I can barely do anything that day. I always feel so alone when I have a day like that. Is there something you do that helps you feel better?
Butterfly_02Butterfly_02
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Same it can ruin my day. I try to get out of bed and start my day anyway. Thats the only thing I can do is push through. Its like I'm short of breath/maneul breathing all day
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- Date posted
- 25w
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- Date posted
- 14w
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- Date posted
- 9w
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