Anyone else have this?

[Lauragbr]

Yesterday I was having a pretty stress free afternoon when an OCD thought came through my mind like lightening and for a split second I thought I might die. I was able to come back to the moment, but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced something like that.

[deValentin]

I never had an out of the blue thought I might die like you did, but at times I felt all of the sudden an overwhelming sense of despair, futility, and helplessness without visible triggers. I never tried to understand where it came from. Probably a form of panic attack. I just decided to put the emotionally charged thought in the 'thrash mail bin' and move on. The next day, it was a thing of the past. However, to this day, I still remember the feelings and where they happened. The human brain could be sometimes quirky, due to its complexity. It wouldn't happen to a reptilian brain, for instance.

[Lauragbr in reply to deValentin]

Thank you!

[Blueismy]

sounds like a mini panic attack

[Phoenyx]

I do! OCD loves striking when you least expect. Mainly when you are well and relaxed.

[FriendofSparky]

Yes, I can relate. This happens to me sometimes. Especially if I have just worked hard on something and finished it and am feeling good about my accomplishment, that's when it will strike.