People with this OCD type feel hyper-aware of their bodily functions, sensations, or thoughts. They often fear that they will never be able to concentrate on anything else and live a normal life.

• Common obsessions are with:

• Blinking

• Swallowing

• Thinking

• Breathing

• Salivation

• Eye floaters

• Heartbeat

• Thoughts

Common compulsions include:

• Monitoring the sensation

• Trying to distract from the sensation

• Trying to “override” or mask the sensation

• Seeking reassurance

Treatment involves carefully analyzing compulsions and addressing the person’s relationship with their sensations using ERP and ACT.