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Anxiety getting bad

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jmcg2014
jmcg2014

Hi all, ive been a long term sufferer of anx and depression.  Lately the physical symptoms have been getting worse.  Generally anxiety never used to affect me physically but over the last year or so things have been getting worse.  I feel constricted in my throat quite a lot, or a lump appearing and staying for extended periods, just wondered how others deal with it

Thanks

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  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 jmcg2014

    Posted

    Hi I get sromach ache heavy chest then it moves to my throat and I feel Im being strangled, not nice!!!!!!frown
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 lynne82155

      Posted

      its really not nice at all, and the more it happens, the more stress gets added which makes it all worse. urgh!
  • XxaimxX
    XxaimxX jmcg2014

    Posted

    I had this anxiety symptom a few years ago! Nothing really helped alleviate it I had a few session of talking therapy and got a lot better from there, not its back but nothing to do with my throat it's now my heart going funny and stuff sad anxiety is awful I hope you start to feel better soon
  • judy67286
    judy67286 jmcg2014

    Posted

    Hi. I too have had this. Drinking some warm tea helps me. Also sometimes cool water. I hate all of these things that happen. Makes me feel like I'm going crazy. I hope you feel better soon.
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 judy67286

      Posted

      thanks Judy, sometimes strangely i find drinking feels fine as does eating, but after it it feels a bit worse.  Ive been trying a steroid nasel spray from my drs which actually seems to help a little. such a horrible collection of things goes along with anxiety
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 jmcg2014

    Posted

    Dehydration and lack of sleep tend to make anxiety worse. Iw ould suggest looking into juicing. The body rapidly absorbs nutrients from it. Suppliments are great but its hard to know if yiur body breaks down the tablets ormifnthentabletsbare authentic. Supergreen drinks and juicing work. Maybe that will kick start your body back to functioning better,
  • lily65668
    lily65668 jmcg2014

    Posted

    I waggle my lower jaw around (making sure no one is watching me, of course). It doesn't produce permanent results but gives me a few minutes' respite.
  • Ebone
    Ebone jmcg2014

    Posted

    Have you tried mindful meditation with this sensation?  If so, does it worsen or get better?  If you were to deeply relax your whole body in a comfortable place and let this constriction take its course, how does it feel afterwards?  

    I have been doing this for my muscle tightness and it helps. Unfortunately, it doesn't cure my issue, possibly because I have other underlying causes. 

    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Ebone

      Posted

      For me mindfulness is absolutely garbage, I'm sure it has its place for some,but for me I find it a total waste of time
    • Ebone
      Ebone jmcg2014

      Posted

      I hear ya, its frustrating. Maybe thats why buddhist practice it every day because its not usually a quick solution. What works for your constriction if relaxation or mindfulness doesnt alleviate anything?
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Ebone

      Posted

      Sadly not very much, distraction is all there is but living just to be constantly distracted is no life at all
  • Ebone
    Ebone jmcg2014

    Posted

    Yeah distraction helps me too but doing it on purpose all the time is a sad story, I would agree. I personally believe reinforcing the mind and meditation  is the only way through. I should speak for myself since I don't practice it enough. 
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