jasmine30
08-10-2002, 12:13 AM
Hi everyone,
The past few days Ive had an extremely difficult time swallowing.The more I think about it,the more I do it so I get scared and anxious..Anyone else had this problem?
The past few days Ive had an extremely difficult time swallowing.The more I think about it,the more I do it so I get scared and anxious..Anyone else had this problem?
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chrysanthemum
08-11-2002, 05:30 AM
Hi Jasmine,
I was expected to swallow a lot of bull**** from the head moderator, but grew tired of it. <yawns>
;)
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I was expected to swallow a lot of bull**** from the head moderator, but grew tired of it. <yawns>
;)
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*Raina*
08-15-2002, 02:55 AM
Hi!
goodness me, i can relate!
since i could remember i have had this HUGE fear of chocking... when i started getting anxiety attacks, i would start to develop a "lump" in my throat- i hated swallowing, had to have water with me constantly and couldnt eat.
what worked for me was reminding myself that my throat is not going to swell up, i am not going to choke and that swallowing is nautural. also, not dwelling on it helps to! ;)
good luck, dear,
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~*~Raina~*~
"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head: This you cannot change; But that they build nests in your hair: This you can prevent." -Chinese Proverb
goodness me, i can relate!
since i could remember i have had this HUGE fear of chocking... when i started getting anxiety attacks, i would start to develop a "lump" in my throat- i hated swallowing, had to have water with me constantly and couldnt eat.
what worked for me was reminding myself that my throat is not going to swell up, i am not going to choke and that swallowing is nautural. also, not dwelling on it helps to! ;)
good luck, dear,
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~*~Raina~*~
"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head: This you cannot change; But that they build nests in your hair: This you can prevent." -Chinese Proverb
chriscwharris
08-15-2002, 06:28 AM
I sometimes feel like I have a lump in my throat all the time. I can swallow but it feels uncomfortable.
I often find I gulp air aswell which leads to a bit of burping!
I often find I gulp air aswell which leads to a bit of burping!
Hellokitty1973
08-16-2002, 10:43 AM
I always thought I was the only one like this! For months, I would always think food was getting caught in my throat and I couldn't swallow. Once I stopped thinking about it so much and learned other ways to relax, it got much better. I have not been diagnosed with a panic disorder, but I do suffer from some anxiety and think I had my first panic attack last year (around the time this swallowing thing was happening).
I know it's hard, but the other post was true - the more you concentrate on it, the more it will happen!
I know it's hard, but the other post was true - the more you concentrate on it, the more it will happen!
bev52
09-04-2002, 03:12 AM
Hi Jasmine,
At the risk of everybody on the board making fun of me http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif....I am going to repeat this one more time. (After all, they were the ones that told me about these books)! :D
There are two books by Dr Claire Weekes, one entitled "Hope And Help For Your Nerves," the other is "Peace From Nervous Suffering." I couldn't recommend one over the other since they are equally informative. She describes all of your symptoms(including the lump in the throat, and many many others), then guides you into self help recovery. These books are$6.99 each U.S. They have been a life saver for me. She described my symtoms to a "T."
Sure hope this is some help for you,
Bevlep
At the risk of everybody on the board making fun of me http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif....I am going to repeat this one more time. (After all, they were the ones that told me about these books)! :D
There are two books by Dr Claire Weekes, one entitled "Hope And Help For Your Nerves," the other is "Peace From Nervous Suffering." I couldn't recommend one over the other since they are equally informative. She describes all of your symptoms(including the lump in the throat, and many many others), then guides you into self help recovery. These books are$6.99 each U.S. They have been a life saver for me. She described my symtoms to a "T."
Sure hope this is some help for you,
Bevlep
jasmine30
09-04-2002, 10:43 PM
Hi Bev,
Thanks for the info,already have both books,a workbook by Dr.Edmund J.Bourne,2 programs to overcome Panic Disorder,several other books and much much more...Thanks for your help
Jasmine
Thanks for the info,already have both books,a workbook by Dr.Edmund J.Bourne,2 programs to overcome Panic Disorder,several other books and much much more...Thanks for your help
Jasmine
bev52
09-05-2002, 12:51 AM
Oh Jasmine, don't despair. I know how frustrating dealing with these kinds of problems can be. It seems like most of my life has been spent 'looking for answers.' I wish I could offer you more, but if it's any help at all....I extend my heart and hands to you.
God Speed,
Bevlep
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God Speed,
Bevlep
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kaylee
09-10-2002, 02:30 PM
It's sort of ironic that I found this thread because an actual choking incident put me on Zoloft. My story may be a little long so please bear with me ...... Aug 8th of this year my father passed away, I flew to Florida to be with him and unfortunately watched him die of lung & bone cancer. Two days later while at a store I choked on a piece of hot dog. I was seconds away from passing out, I couldn't breathe, speak, swallow or cough. It was the most frightening experience I have ever had. I was fine for two days after it happened until I thought a cracker was stuck in my throat. I didn't eat for the next ten days.It's scarey to think how controlling the mind can be. I am on Zoloft now for that and panic attacks. I think I'm doing pretty good now. The only side effect I seem to have is that I am ready to go to bed at 9 instead of midnight and that's not so bad considering I really feel it has helped me cope with my fathers death and the fear of choking. Many years ago I was on Zoloft for migrane headaches and had no problems. When I do think I have something in my throat and tence up or start crying it does make it worse because it feels like something really is there. Thanks for listening :)
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