Focus on breathing

[HIMYM24]

Any of you guys ever become like super fixated with your breathing then become super claustrophobic and even hyperventilate? I'm struggling to sleep. Any advice?

[nkotbjoeymc]

Wonder What It Is.

[helloworld22]

I spent probably 1 1/2 months fixated on breathing, mostly when trying to go to sleep but some other times too. I had to will myself to breathe or it would stop until my automatic reflexes forced me to gasp and start breathing. It went away after I began taking medication under the direction of my doctor.

[demerise]

Yes I did at one time for a few weeks. But for me, I sort of kept reminding myself it’s good to focus on softening our breath and slowing it down. So it became almost meditative and relaxing. And now my OCD has moved on to the next theme. 😔

[sarahbl426]

You could see a psychologist. It sounds like it might be a panic attack