Evenin':-)

I've suffered from GAD, Panic Attacks, Hypochondria and OCD for a long time (runs in my family big-time!) but every once in awhile, I'll also have an increase in saliva that will last for days. I would'nt describe it as "drooling" or "foaming" - it's just that my mouth is more watery than normal and so I have to swallow a lot more frequently.

A few times I have had horrible panic attacks thinking it was rabies or somthing but when I look back over my history, I've had this on again off again condition for years. I also have very worn down teeth, a single mercury filling in my molar (which I've had since childhood), GERD (Acid Reflux Disease), IBS and I get mouth ulcers from time to time. I also take Xanax and Lorazepam but even when I don't take these drugs, for up to a week, the salivation is still there. Lastly, I chew nicotine gum but I still produce extra saliva even when I'm not chewing.

Is it possable that stress or anxiety is causing this or do I REALLY have some horrible disease and I'm going to die? )-:

- Thank you

Oh man I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a hard time. Well you mentioned salivating more than usual--it could very well be from anxiety. This has happened to me a lot of times actually when I am anxious. At the same time you mentioned GERD, could be that too.
Be gentle with yourself, you are going through a hard time. I am glad you came to this board because this is a good place to share your feelings. Have you noticed you are not alone with this anxiety you experience?
Woodfaery