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Lump in my throat

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Twpy73622
Twpy73622

Hi all, I constantly feel like ive got a lump in my throat. I suffer with anxiety and depression and am currently on citalopram. does anyone else feel like this.

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  • joanne230682
    joanne230682 Twpy73622

    Posted

    Yea i have this feeling along with my throat feeling tight. I am currently waiting for an appoitment at ENT but thats for my constant cough and lump in my neck 😭
  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 Twpy73622

    Posted

    Absolutely,its very common with anxiety in general - very disturbing though I know. Many end up going through ENT appointments,all of which come back saying.... anxiety. I wish I could say there's a quick fix, but really short of dealing with anxiety generally theres nothing really to help. It can also be caused by reflux,so that's a treatment option to try just in case.
  • Sxx
    Sxx Twpy73622

    Posted

    There are so many symptoms we all seem to get with anxiety and depression, they never seem to end. I wonder (and hope) if I will ever get used to them so that I can "shrug and say, this is the way it is".confused

    be strong

    take care

    Sxx

  • emilylawless
    emilylawless Twpy73622

    Posted

    Yes! One of the biggest signs of anxiety is lump in throat I get it all the time
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 emilylawless

      Posted

      It's awful isnt it? I get it for days at a time sometimes and even when it goes it doesn't stay away for long, so horrible
  • tess33005
    tess33005 Twpy73622

    Posted

    Yes, I used to get that a lot when I was very depressed and anxious. It feels really horrible but it's actually a big part of severe anxiety.

    It will go!

    How long have you been on citalopram, and what dose?

    Try to keep calm - I know it's very difficult. Believe me, I really know what you're going through. Love Tess

    • Twpy73622
      Twpy73622 tess33005

      Posted

      Hi, thanks tess,

      Ive been on the tablets for about a year on 20mg.  The lump feeling is starting to make me feel sick.

       

    • tess33005
      tess33005 Twpy73622

      Posted

      II bet it is - it's a nasty feeling.

      Well, this is only a suggestion - but possible that you would do better ona different anti-depressant.......have you seen your doctor recently?

    • Twpy73622
      Twpy73622 tess33005

      Posted

      Hi,

      thanks for replying. I havnt seen my GP sine he put me on the tablets. Perhaps I will go and have a MOT. thanks again

  • Quinn999
    Quinn999 Twpy73622

    Posted

    I used to get that often.  I called it my 'stress throat'.  My thoat would swell up if I thought about it too much.  It doesn't happen so much anymore.  I got in to the habit of asking myself 'what's wrong, and what can I do about it'.  So at the slightest hint of a problem or stress, I would get on top of it and try to get it handle when it was small and manageable.  
  • Sxx
    Sxx Twpy73622

    Posted

    I really think it is time for a medication check. You haven't seen your doctor for a year, do you just get repeat prescriptions??? Does no-one ask how you are??

    Make an decision...make an appointment, then you can stop worrying about it.

    I am a big ditherer...but when I eventually make up my mind it usually gives me a bit of peace.

    take care

    Sxx

  • Phoebe604
    Phoebe604 Twpy73622

    Posted

    Lump,in your throat is typical of anxiety.  I get when I am under pressure.  
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