Has your anxiety ever caused issues swallowing?
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24 year old male with no pre existing condition beyond joint hypermobility. Sometimes i notice when i go to swallow (liquid only typically) its like i suddenly cant, almost like the muscles for swallowing just dont engage and like i 'forget' how to swallow. now i always am able to within a matter of seconds but the more panicked or focused i am on it the longer or worse it seems. I know anxiety can cause a person to have just about any symptom we choose to hyper focus on but I have to ask if anyone else has had something similar.
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edward00285 jacob69637
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yeah..offcourse..thats the most basic or common anxiety symptom for newbie sufferers..it will be fine..becoz all your muscles are tensing..so the throat muscles are expanded..no need to worry..youll be fine
heather1006366 jacob69637
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i feel this way too! im 18 and ive had that feeling for about a year! it sucks:( it gets worse if you think about it but youll be fine! you just have to relax! crazy what anxiety causes 😕 best wishes
steve03579 jacob69637
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This is a routine you need to change, to stop yourself thinking about it when you do it. Find something you like doing, reading ect. And sup a glass of water ( or vodka) while your minds on the book 😃
david76205 jacob69637
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yes. its a common symptom of anxiety.
nathanh8 jacob69637
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ugh during the peak of my anxiety, i had no issues swallowing and finishing meals but now that i've eliminated most symptoms, my biggest issue is swallowing and dry mouth