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It will get better, just try to live your life like you did before the compulsions. And also don't be intimidated by it, nothing will happen. I wish you the best
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I have the same thing, it stays with me for a while and then goes and comes back at times. Just don't feed it to much.
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I dont take meds and yes it gave me crazy anxiety at first. And the first few times it came back, now I don't give it to much attention when I think about it. I know it's not going to kill me and focusing on my breathing to much makes me hyperventilate. But I'm coping as best as I can and I orderd almigo (Google it) just in case I feel shortness of breath. But don't dwell to much on it, with time it'll get better.
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You are not alone! I had my first OCD related anxiety attack about a month ago & I’ve been in the same boat ever since. I always feel like I’m in a losing battle with OCD, each day is so difficult. Just remember that you aren’t insane & you definitely aren’t alone! These intense feelings, like all others, will pass. It just takes time.
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Rose if you want I will keep you in my prayers. I’m a Christian. I got OCD when I was 16 and I did get help. There are times when the OCD impacts my life and there are times when I can function normally. The main issue I’ve faced was when I tried to live on my own and move out and when I did my OCD flared up. I don’t get panic attacks. I’ve only had one and it was horrible. Have you heard of Mel Robbins? She has some videos on panic attacks.
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Thank you. Please pray for me.
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No have not heard of Mel
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Why do our brains do this. I have lived all my life without ocd and I know breathing is automatic
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What exactly do you experience?
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I don't even believe this is me. It happened so fast
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Do you take meds. How do you stop it from limiting your life. Do you have anxiety over it? Ty
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I mean calmigo
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Thank you. It's been 3 months. Im so over it. I want my life back. Started Luvox yesterday. I hope it helps
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Another time I would say OCD impacted me was when I was in nursing school but I was also really distracted and I don’t think my calling is really to be a nurse. Basically I failed my first semester of nursing school and my OCD didn’t help.
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Sorry my previous post was unrelated but you will not lose this battle! I had a coworker that had panic attacks and I pray for her often. If you would like I will keep you in my daily prayers.
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Yes please. I'm not worried about panic attacks as much as this breathing ocd, intrusive thoughts, my stomach hurts. My anxiety through the roof. Im so tired.
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My brain shifts toy breathing even when im doimg task. I've not been able to focus on work. I am depressed about it all the time.i barely go outside anymore. I'm doing ERP. I'VE TRIED so many meds . Laying down to rest my breathing is an interruption. I have anxiety over it. I may check myself in. I have never experienced this before. The last 3 months have totally changed my life.
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So your brain focuses on the breathing and it makes you anxious?
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Is there an underlying fear as to why your brain is so focused on the breathing
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I had an anxiety attack at my friend's house and after that brain has been hyperfocuded on my breathing
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Its been almost 4 month
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How are you doing Rose?
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I'm doing what I can to improve. How are you?
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But it's still difficult.
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Are you still experiencing panic attacks?
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No. But still the breathing ocd with some intrusive thoughts.
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@Rose Is NOCD helping
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