When my mind gets overwhelmed with worrisome thoughts I end up getting this feeling sort of like right in my stomach it feels like panic, its like a rush and then I get really scared and often need to go to the bathroom. Anyone have any advice on how to calm that reaction? I feel like I’m stuck in this anxious thinking then panic feeling loop.

OMG SAME. It feels like they are pouring aside right at my stomach and then it takes all my energy like a dementor and i feel like i am about to faint. And my brain is always like. You are not safe. FIX THIS! I don't know how this passes. Get up, walk a little bit, take deep breathes, drink some tea. I don't really talk to people during that time. It makes me more overwhelmed. Probably these are things you already heard a zillion times. Sorry if i couldn't help

Hey I have this problem too I just try to distract myself from the thoughts by going on my phone

I have this exact response! Definitely find a distraction that works. For me, it has to be something where I am moving. Cooking, cleaning, sometimes gaming, an intense workout anything that forces me to focus on something else

I have the same thing! It feels like a rush of fear and then the OCD thoughts come in. As uncomfortable as it is, distractions will only temporarily help. If you want to lessen the anxiety arohnd it, you will have to learn to sit with the feeling, acknowledge it, and let the thoughts come in without fighting them. This is what I am working on in ERP right now. I would suggest getting help from a therapist!