Anxiety

BallOfNerves · Aug 26, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
Hello I’m 39 years old. I have anxiety that my throat is going to close up. I hate this feeling. Anyone else experience this ?

I'm also 39, welcome. I've had this fear in the past and it's quite unsettling

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chiliphil1 · Aug 26, 2019

Yes! I have certainly had it. Feeling that I couldn’t get enough air, choking every time I eat, etc. I find that a lot of it is caused by post nasal drip from allergies.

When I eat I have to force myself not to think that I’m choking because if the thought pops into my head I start feeling like I am, even though I can breathe just fine.

chiliphil1 · Aug 27, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
Okay thank you. I hate that u feeli like I have to keep swallowing!

I can relate to that. I end up drinking a lot when I eat also, usually a full 12-20 ounces of soda just to “wash down” what I’m eating and I won’t eat unless I have plenty to drink around.

chiliphil1 · Aug 27, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
Yes me too. Sometimes I swallow so much I feel like I’m choking them my heart starts racing.

It took me years to realize that I was actually having a panic attack in those moments. I thought that the rush and the feeling of not being able to breathe was choking. Turns out I was panicking and starting to hyperventilate. I have to calm myself when I eat. It really sucks but I’ve learned to deal with it and for the most part it isn’t much of an issue other than the having to drink a lot.

Ashleyspicer84 · Aug 27, 2019

Right now my main obsession is my throat. I have a lump sensation at the base of my throat and it has really been freaking me out. Last night I was reading that it can be from post nasal drip. This morning I woke up with a sore throat and a lot of post nasal drip. Anxiety make everything waaaayyyy worse than it actually is.

BallOfNerves · Aug 27, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
How have you dealt with it?

I drink ice cold water

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sheilacj1 · Nov 6, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
Hello I’m 39 years old. I have anxiety that my throat is going to close up. I hate this feeling. Anyone else experience this ?

Hi there. This is my biggest fear! I am scared to take any new meds or try any new foods for fear of my throat closing up. How are you feeling now?

ladybj · Nov 6, 2019

Oh yes, years ago when my anxiety was over the top. It will go away once your body relax a bit. It was horrible. I was stressed out due to personal issues.

sheilacj1 · Nov 6, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
Hello. I’m sorry your going through this also. I’m afraid to be alone. I can’t go to the store or anywhere by myself. I used to be so independent. This anxiety is horrible.

It is. For me night time is the worst, I don't really know why. For some reason I want to be alone when I am in an "attack". I was ready to head to the ER today for my bp being so high and my sister came to my house. She really did help me but I find myself wanting to retreat to my bedroom and distance myself.

I hate that you feel bad. Anxiety is a horrible thing

sheilacj1 · Nov 6, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
I’m sorry. Are you on any medicine?

Oh yes. Lexapro 40 mgs. Are you?

sheilacj1 · Nov 6, 2019

Chrissy6798 said:
I’m afraid to take it in fear of being allergic and my throat closing. Lexapro 30 mg

I didn't take mine for a month when prescribed for the exact same reason. My Dr at the time said he knew I wouldn't take it at first. lol he said he had NEVER had a patient have a reaction to it in all the years of prescribing it. I took half a pill and a benadryl in case something started to happen. I did the same thing today when trying to take Prilosec....sat there with an epipen and benadryl.

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