Just picked up a theme on somatic breathing frustrating to say the least.

[STOUR93]

I need some tips on some good exposures and types of exposures for this form of OCD. I have gotten over many different topics/themes in the past. Any tips and exposures eg I have heard mediation is good, thoughts exposures good and maybe exercise without reacting to it etc. 

[Ashley]

Hello there,

Sorry  have just seen this post.   I am not sure this symptom of OCD would be dealt with differently to other forms to be honest. Often it's more about the needing certainty and inability to live with uncertainty that links all OCD symptoms (regardless of theme).  Are you receiving any formal treatment for OCD?   I am not sure mediation is helpful in this scenario to be honest. It could be (in itself it's always a good practice), but if it's being done as a form of reassurance because of OCD focus on breathing, I can see that being a negative, perhaps, not sure.

Ashley