Anybody here dealing with health anxiety and sensorimotor OCD (somatic OCD)? I am personally struggling with breathing and its causing me to wake up with a racing heart that comes and goes all day. If so, how do you cope and what helps you best. Also, Im not very sure about how the treatment works and the ERP therapy and how that works and how to implement it. Ive had this OCD type years ago but never got treatment.

Somatic OCD

bry91

Date posted: 4y

Hi, not much to offer in way of practical advice JUST yet. But you aren’t alone. I also have health anxiety and somatic OCD which focuses on my breathing. I create my hierarchy with my therapist tonight. You aren’t the only one going through this! I’m here for you!

Vct8414

Date posted: 4y

Thank you so much :)

bry91

Date posted: 4y

@Vct8414 It can feel so isolating. But we’re out here! You would walk past me on the street and never know. Outside of NOCD, I love reading Taoist philosophy. Learning to sit with, to just experience, to find gratitude, is very hard but valuable. It’s been very helpful with my health anxiety and hyperawareness!

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