Has anyone had such bad panic attacks from their ocd intrusive thoughts that it makes you feel like you’re having a heart attack or something?? I am currently on 3 days straight of panic attacks and can’t seem to get them to stop
Absolutely. I’ve been to the ER multiple times and called EMTs they present like heart attacks. Ice packs and cold showers help me more than anything. Finding a comforting “toolkit” to grab when you feel it coming on will help so much. Sour candy, benedryl, anxiety meds, scents, songs, shows, sensory stuff. Etc
Thank you so much!!yes I’m currently using ice packs they are the only thing that helps and also tried the Benadryl that helps a bit, my panic attacks last all day long lately…has that happened to you?
Yeah I’ve called an ambulance before thinking I was having a heart attack. Panic attacks are terrifying. Being in a hot shower or hot bath helps me. I hope you find something that helps you cope
Yall these panic attacks are getting FOUL. please give some good advice. The ocd brain in me be telling me I’m dying and bout to head to the Gates of Heaven. Helpppp
Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with intrusive thoughts&images. At first i had intrusive thoughts around my partner, now it’s centred around me & I can’t be around window ledges or medication due to a story I read online(it’s too triggering for me) . Sometimes I feel like I can’t leave my bed due to the thoughts being so overwhelming I just break down and want to sleep. I aren’t taking any medication or therapy yet. I worry that if I don’t give my thoughts a reaction that my thoughts are true and not OCD. I’ve had these thoughts 24/7 for 2 months.
Does anyone have any experience with this? I wake up early with severe, severe anxiety and nothing seems to help. I try embracing the anxiety, breathing, and exercising. But these things only seem to help a little. Fortunately, I do think the length of the attacks are getting shorter (mainly because I'm still trying my best to live normally in spite of them), but they are still lasting a good 5-6 hours. They are quite debilitating. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with these? I've read much about potential solutions (being okay with the anxiety), but I was looking for some personal antecdotes. Thank you
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