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I have the urge to take a deep breath every 30 seconds or so, if i don't the urge does not go away and feels uncomfortable. ?

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You should : Discuss these feelings with your doctor. It sounds like you may have features of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Answered 5/17/2015

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