Somatic OCD: What Works & What Doesn't | OCD Recovery

[@tommcneill6292]

I think the acceptance part is huge in calming that initial anxiety. I can still do everything I did before. I can.

[@thementalhealthexperience5581]

That's awesome! Acceptance was a huge key for me, even right now typing this my neck muscles are spasmed, my anxiety is pumping but acceptance in stages is the key.

[@thanujathanu9038]

@@thementalhealthexperience5581 hii I'm suffering from breathing and swallowing OCD from PAst 7 years,still can i lead a happy life, I'm just 22 year's old ,can i overcome from these sensation?

[@smallgawd7]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for posting this. The details you provided were very helpful. Even reading people’s comments in this thread has been eye opening. Apparently I’ve been struggling with Somatic OCD off and on since I was a kid. Cheers to recovery🍻

[@Someone-jf8uw]

Dont run from the sensation Dont put your life on hold

[@thelegionary07]

The hardest thing about breathing OCD is the "what if" questions that come from the unknown.. What I mean is, I've never actually passed out from lack of oxygen (regardless of how short of breath I am), but it's that fear that it could happen during any of the times I think about my breathing.. I think I'm a special case in that as long as I know I won't come to any harm, my recovery will be fast, but I'm still so uncertain about my breathing, and if this can actually kill me.. I once had heartbeat OCD, and that was much easier to recover from.. This breathing one is the toughest I've ever dealt with.. Again, the uncertainty is what makes this battle so tough

[@j.sorkin3919]

I’m in the same exact boat! I’m afraid of passing out or it being something serious every time I have a panic attack. Or the what if when I’m driving etc. it’s hell.

[@emilybalcerak7861]

I totally feel this, but mine is the opposite! I had this intense fear of passing out as a teenager, especially at a concert/public event, but I've never passed out in my life. I'm now 26 and have obsessions with my heartbeat, which I find so much harder for me, even if the root is the same.

[@gageeastman5723]

I really appreciate your videos, I’ve been dealing with this for about a year and it jumps around from theme to theme, my biggest one is eye movement, I am starting to meet with Rob. Your videos and his are great and I know there is light at the end of the tunnel, even if there isn’t , I’m good and have a great life.

[@claracaporali9850]

thank you so much. my next therapy session is 2 weeks from now and i honestly thought i couldn't make it until there without going nuts. it's nice to know that i'm not alone and there is useful help out there. we can make it :)

[@annecampbell2891]

This is a very good video. Keep coming back now and again on this subject please.

[@Teddies_Channel]

Great video again. Been really helpful for my Ear worm ocd this past week.

[@axonhealth]

Thank you my friend 💪💪

[@laynamonk4023]

Sometimes there is an overlap of somatic ocd, panic disorder and agoraphobia. What would the recovery pathway look like in such a complicated case?

[@renjuncita]

mine is mixed up w trans ocd so the fear of being stuck also clings to “if it doesn’t go away then that must mean its dysphoria” should i tackle that the same way?

[@bradt6718]

Hi, I just recently developed constant salivation ocd, and it got to the point where my mouth feels dry, after watching this video I am learning to accept it but I get a little anxious every now and then, just wondering if you have any advice?

[@أسرارالذكر-ق2خ]

I have swallowing ocd every minute I can't live or sleep plz help me i want die am thinking alot about these condition

[@thementalhealthexperience5581]

Hi my friend! If you're truly thinking about ending your life please reach out for help! You can recover from Somatic OCD with the correct approach!

[@findmeinaplace]

The best thing to do is eat a healthy diet, exercise , reduce cortisol , and practice meditation \mindfullness

[@billsmith7233]

Hi Nick. I suffer from the saliva / swallowing OCD like you mentioned you did. Is there a way I can direct message you to ask you some questions? Thanks

[@Scorpio_moon74]

Going through the same thing Bill unfortunately. Making me really ill with sore throat, chest pain, etc. Do you get that too? Sending healing vibes.

[@billsmith7233]

@@Scorpio_moon74 For me I have a lump in the throat feeling a lot of the time so my brain is naturally focused on my throat because of that which makes the swallowing that much more difficult to deal with. I don't have a sore throat / chest pain as much. All the best to you as well

[@tunio8922]

How have u been???

[@3liff337]

How are you now?

[@colinpatrick2729]

Any idea how to approach breathing ocd compulsions - taking an inhale due to feeling of havi g to initiate that breath and ruminating fear of this lasting forever and never being able to sleep again because of it

[@amiro.schuitemaker1091]

Bro I have exactly exactly the same! How are you dealing with it now?

[@asymbolofpurehatred]

I have an ocd for swallowing breathing blinking clearing throat and peeing can anyone help me please

[@harishbapat4994]

When i see tv then fan sound kitchen sound other sound coming. Confuses. How to get rid

[@maryamrauf6463]

I have double somatic ocd sensations at once. They are breathing, clearing throat and swallowing due to saliva etc.. it triggers mainly when im trying reading as i obviously get distracted by these uncomfortable sensations and then have to start the sentence again. So its dealing with the compulsive reading ritual along with the somatic ocd. So its really hard yo do ERP. I havent started it yet. I dont know how yo deal with this. I know its about perfection reading so i need to be confortable and i cant with the somatic symptoms

[@maryamrauf6463]

Oh i just realised what nick said. There exposure is just to sit with it, not to be afraid of experiencing them.

[@amanrai8010]

Hey Doc I have a confusion , you said that when checking thought or checking sensation comes. Should I avoid or try myself not to let them check

[@thementalhealthexperience5581]

Hey! Well this is a tough question because it would be unrealistic to say you’re going to automatically or quickly not check it. You’re probably very used to checking say your sensation. So gradually going towards not checking or comparing. This is huge

[@amanrai8010]

@@thementalhealthexperience5581 Thanks Doc I think then I have to slowly reduce it.

[@maryamrauf6463]

My somatic ocd, saliva in my mouth, swallowing as feel like something is in my throat and catching my breath is affecting my studying as that’s when it’s worse and I’m really aware of it. I can’t really help it and I can’t read more than one chapter a day. I try to live with the discomfort but it hard. I also have other ocd but the somatic is interrupting my studies. Any advice?

[@3liff337]

How are you now?

[@md.samiulalam224]

I have exam. I can't study properly.

[@thanujathanu9038]

Hi Nick I'm suffering from breathing and swallowing OCD from past 7 years, earlier i was not knowing that it's a ocd ,still can i recover from this OCD because I'm constantly aware of my breathing swallowing 24/7.

[@thanujathanu9038]

Please do reply

[@Siberian_Khatru.]

Hey please comment all your concerns on latest videos of this channel (especially of Nick's) u will definitely get a reply!

[@Siberian_Khatru.]

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[@kaitorres9777]

Holy shit, this video changed my life, been struggling for months now, trying to join the USAF, can hardly study due to the physical sensations, neck, back tightening This will forever be my video when I am in doubt TAKEAWAYS: Fear nothing, I can escape the cycle Resist compulsions, continue on with life regardless of how you are feeling, anxiety After time, do you think this can potentially re-wire the OCD'S clients brain? Facing fears head on, no holding back, feeling the sensation, exposure

[@Sera-vt3zq]

Had ocd attached badly on eye floaters hahaha that was not fun.

[@axonhealth]

It’s very interesting what ocd can latch to my friend, I totally feel you on that