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Does anxiety cause dry mouth

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shawn94952
shawn94952

Hi, I've had anxiety for some time now. I had some panic attacks and severe stress inducing situations over the past couple of days. Today however when I went out for dinner and drinks with some friends, I felt my mouth getting dry. I had to leave soon after because it wouldn't go away. Even now, 3 hour later, I feel it's still there. I'm wondering if I'm dehydrated, or if it's my anxiety creating a new symptom I should get used to. Please help. Thanks

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  • borderriever
    borderriever shawn94952

    Posted

    Shawn

    Yes dryness can be caused  by many things especially I get that problem after eating rich food. So all I can suggest is drink plenty of fluids to wash out the mouth.

    Just had my dinner a curry, my mouth feels dry even after a cup of tea, try rinsing your mouth. A small glass of milk swooshed around your mouth can take this sensation away

    BOB

    • shawn94952
      shawn94952 borderriever

      Posted

      Thanks Bob! This really helped at that time because during the dinner, we were served very rich food indeed! I did as you suggested and went to sleep. Woke up once during the course of the night and the feeling was gone. Cheers man!
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h shawn94952

    Posted

    Hi Shawn,yes Anxiety does cause a dry mouth.Its horrid,but little one can do.I have had anxiety issues since childhood. Anyway hope this helps,regards Amanda h
    • shawn94952
      shawn94952 amanda1827h

      Posted

      It really helps to know i'm not the only one; especially when it's a new symptom. Everytime i think i'm getting used to the anxiety symptoms, there's a new symptom that pops up! Thanks for responding!

  • lucy35376
    lucy35376 shawn94952

    Posted

    Hi Shawn

    Yes anxiety does cause a dry mouth, when I get it I just keep sipping water, ice cold I find is better, make sure you moisten your lips too, hopefully this should help a little. Flippin anxiety!

    • shawn94952
      shawn94952 lucy35376

      Posted

      Flippin anxiety indeed! The sensation was gone the next day but now I know it's anxiety. It's a new symptom gah. Anyway, thanks a lot for responding! It really eased me knowing it's anxiety and others have gone through it, and lived to testify =)

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