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Has anyone else experienced difficulty swallowing with anxiety? Like you literally can't push whatever you are eating down your throat for a few seconds? My throat sort of feels numb and unresponsive
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bronya1991 Wez96
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Yep I get that too! So horrible, I have hardy eaten anything today I can manage drinks but hard food I really can't swallow. I manage a few bites by having a drink with it. Yogurts, grapes and strawberries are juicy so maybe try little things like that.
Psyched_Out_Kim Wez96
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I'll get the feeling like there's a lump in my throat, which is called Globus Sensation. I can swallow, but sometimes it feels like something is stuck.
cia42277 Wez96
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cia42277
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Wez96 cia42277
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Thanks so much, it does reassure me! Anxiety is such a horrible illness, it's unbelievable the amount of symptoms it can cause and how real they can feel.
cia42277 Wez96
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Wez96
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Thanks for the replies, I'm glad others get this too. I was worried it was a symptom of throat cancer, ms , stroke or brain aneurysm or something being the hypochondriac I am. It's a bit annoying because I was having a really good day as well, like I was practically normal, then this came along ??
Psyched_Out_Kim Wez96
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My mom had throat cancer, and even before we knew what it was, the symptoms were much different than what you have. Anxiety can mimic so many things, which in turn only makes us more anxious. It's the ultimate trickster.
Tip Wez96
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Wez, I have experienced the swallowing but I do have a lack of appetite. Food to me seems unpaletable.
?My gag reflexes are sensitive too. Can't seem to brush my teeth without gagging or throwing up.
?It's the anxiety. Does this happen even with liquids? Are you taking any anxiety medications?
I know my post probably hasn't helped you but know that with anxiety there are definitely physical systems.
I have been using breathing techniques that have been helpful.
?Keep posting and maybe expressing your concerns will help ease your mind.
?I'm sending you positive vibes and I wishing you well. Take care. We are all heer to support you. Take care.
Wez96 Tip
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I've only been unable to swallow a few times, once about 2 weeks ago, and twice today. Once with cake, once with a milkshake and once with saliva. But randomly sonetimes throat throat feels really numb like its been injected with anastetic, usually when I'm thinking about it, which is all the time because I'm so worried about it! I feels so hard to believe it's just anxiety! Thanks!
cia42277 Wez96
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I haven't heard of anyone that has this all the time. It seems to be periodic...and not often.
Wez96 cia42277
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I'm just really glad that anxiety can cause this makes me less scared it's something serious
cia42277 Wez96
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That's what we are all here for...to remind each other and share experiences, Honey.
Wez96 cia42277
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Thanks
c2sbi Wez96
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I have similar symptoms, have you improved at all?
Thanks
Steve