Experiencing a panic attack after intrusive thoughts and feeling overwhelmed.

HELP! PANIC ATTACK

Just got an intrusive thought and I’m having a panic attack as I write this. Someone called me weird today, somebody said I can’t listen at all, then someone else said something hurtful. Been feeling down today and then as I was eating I got an intrusive thought that said I am going depressed again. I’ve been going crazy. Fidgeting, bouncing my leg, sped up breathing… And I feel light headed and I just need somebody to tell me everything is okay. I can’t tell my mother because I told her I think I have OCD and she simply brushed it off and she will get frustrated with me if I tell her I am having a panic attack…

Username: Gowillie33Gowillie33

Date posted: 20w ago

It will pass! And all will be ok. I’ve been there, the fear of going depressed can be scary. But allow the feeling to be and remember that you can handle it. Perhaps you can go for a walk and take some time to focus on your breath. All the best ❤️

Username: horserider4life78252horserider4l...

Date posted: 20w ago

@May52103 Thank you :)

Username: AntoniOcdAntoniOcd

Date posted: 20w ago

This will pass! What techniques have you learned from therapy or elsewhere that help you ground yourself during this peak anxiety? (btw those people’s opinions aren’t that important in the big picture. There will always be judgmental people with opinions about us. It’s survivable.)

Username: horserider4life78252horserider4l...

Date posted: 20w ago

@AntoniOcd Well, I’ve learned to breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 8, and let out for 4. It kind of helps but then all the anxiety comes flooding in.

Username: AntoniOcdAntoniOcd

Date posted: 20w ago

@horserider4life78252 You can also concentrate on listing senses of what’s around you to help you get out of your head: name 5 things you can see; 4 things you can hear (you can make a sound, like knocking on wood); 3 things you can feel; 2 things you can smell; 1 thing you can taste. If you’re in therapy, ask your therapist to practice some other grounding techniques with you.

Username: AntoniOcdAntoniOcd

Date posted: 20w ago

@horserider4life78252 Also there are some nice ASMR videos comforting people through anxiety attacks. Just remember they aren’t reliable experts. just well-intentioned content creators with soothing voices.

Username: horserider4life78252horserider4l...

Date posted: 20w ago

@AntoniOcd Thanks so much for all the tips :) I will be sure to try these next time ❤️

Username: hannie

Date posted: 5y ago

Having a lot of OCD right now. It’s actually sending me into an anxiety attack. I’m so afraid I have lost my mind or about to lose my mind. My thoughts are so intense as well. I could use some positive words or some comforting words. I have harm OCD, fear of schizophrenia, as well as Religious OCD. I feel like they are all happening at once and I can’t calm my mind. I think it has to do with my period but I’m not sure.

Username: Catlove9

Date posted: 1y ago

PLEASE Can someone please help me ASAP

I am freaking out with panic. It feels like I want to or have to hurt my boyfriend and it’s causing me to have the worst panic attack I’ve had in a while. It feels like I should be in a mental institution and all I want to do is cry. I know at a time like this I need to lean into the anxiety but I’m absolutely terrified. Please. Anyone. Words of wisdom or encouragement. It feels so different than normal and of course I’m so worried this is not OCD. how could it be? It’s so convincing and scary.

Harm OCD

Username: humano

Date posted: 1y ago

I'm having a panic attack - please calm me

I think I have somatic ocd I'm not sure but it's 1:27 and I can't go to a doctor or make an appointment. I'm getting scared of choking. I forgot a week ago how to swallow and lost the instinct. I barely eat in the day, but I try to eat normal food as an exposure. I know I won't choke but my body doesn't. I had a panick attack after eating like 7 spoons of rice and meat. It was all good until I started feeling again my throat very thick and like if there's a grain of rice. It really annoys me and my breathing is accelerated, I started feeling derealization. I need someone to calm me down. I won't go to work tomorrow, I'm so sleepy but feel like I won't breathe because of my panick attack. I'm alone right now

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