Intrusive thoughts about breathing upsetting me

[Bexx1]

Im having an intrusive thought at the moment which is really upsetting me. I keep thinking what if I hold my breath? People tell me the worst that can happen is I will pass out but thats a part of the thought. Basically it sounds so stupid but I keep thinking what if hold my breath, pass out and then repeat over and over so my life is a constant cycle of hold breath pass out, hold breath pass out. I know its stupid but it is really scaring me. Can anyone help me out? Thanks x

[KLP]

You need to try guided mediation, the moment you focus on breathing the worst your obsession will become, distract yourself, read a book. Go and try an exercise class.

[maddierose98]

I get the exact same, I find distraction helps as the more I focus on it the more I feel like I can't breathe