youllwinthebattle
- Date posted
- 20w
question
Am I the only one who, when an unwanted thought appears, the heart starts beating very fast??
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 20w
Same here and sometimes my body get really warm
youllwinthebattleyoullwintheb...
- Date posted
- 20w
I think it happens because thoughts create fear, my hands usually get cold tho.
Karisma91Karisma91
- Date posted
- 20w
@youllwinthebattle Your brain is tricking you into thinking you’re in danger. So, all the things the body does to get ready to physically fight or flight, begin to happen. Elevates heart rate to help you run/fight harder. Sweat to get ready to cool the body that’s now in overdrive. Tensing of muscles, ready to react. Etc. I think the cold hands is because your body is pulling all the blood into your central systems as a defence thing. But I’m not a dr. And just paraphrasing from memory.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 20w
Definitely get this! It’s fight or flight. Give this a try…A psychological sigh, also known as a physiological sigh, is a simple breathing technique that can help reduce stress and anxiety by resetting the nervous system. It involves taking two quick, shallow inhales, followed by a slow, extended exhale. This pattern of breathing helps to balance oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.
nunununu
- Date posted
- 20w
Me too
05Enfj_R05Enfj_R
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- 20w
Yes, it used to be really bad. Sometimes I would have to run to the bathroom because of intestinal distress. But just keep going, it actually does get better. I am currently on prozac and its helped me to do a lot of self erp (not reccomended). Now, I instantly see those thoughts as OCD. They still get me every once in a while but the more you learn about how it presents, the easier it is to shut it down
05Enfj_R05Enfj_R
- Date posted
- 20w
Yes! I did this too! It really helped! Especially when starting to get triggered
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