Need some reassurance, so depressed right now
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Yesterday I ate pizza that was pretty thick and I'm really worried on not chewing properly as I feel the sensation of it and I can't stop stressing about it. My throat would feel so tight like someone is trying to suffocate me, even though it never happened yet. This is not the first time happening to me as I experienced this many times before and I would get so anxious because it does feel like food is really there, I can talk, eat and drink and not cough up the drink and food, even though it feels like something is there, I went to the urgent care today that does x-rays, but they never did an x-ray on me, they checked my vital organs and the oximeter says 97 to 99, but my heart rate was on 120 bpm, they asked if I was nervous and I told them yes, I do have anxiety, but my oxygen levels was fine and at the normal range, but they asked me if I wanted to see an ENT to ease my mind, as they used a flashlight and stick to look at the back of my throat, but didn't find anything, the doctor who saw me said stress and acid reflux can give you that sensation like something is there, which can be mistaken as something foreign stuck, but he doesn't think anything is really there, but I did accept on seeing an ENT for a scope so I could stop being anxious. GERD is so frustrating to deal with, I been to the ENT and ER so many times because of it since I'm worried I might choke on death. Should I be concerned if mostly everything seems fine? I've been so stressed out recently and barely have been eating, my family is no support either as they just yell at me and tell me to just live normally which makes my depression worse, I feel so alone on this. They don't seem to understand what I'm going through when dealing with anxiety and GERD at the same time.
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jan34534 amandanisbet
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you are going to be OK. Anxiety and Gerd can cause those sensations in your throat.
What I really would recommend would be for you to get a counselor or therapist to speak to about this. You need some support and it’s difficult to manage this alone. The therapist could help you in your thought process about this because it’s the fearful thinking that stirs up the anxiety and panic. And the negative thoughts. fearful thinking is not based on fact. It is based only on emotion. Try to remember that.
The fact is that you got checked out and nothing was found. Also you are breathing well, talking well, eating well, drinking well, your oxygen level was fine. Focus on those facts.
if you are feeling depressed the therapist could help you with that.
practice some long slow deep breathing in the meantime. ❤
amandanisbet
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Thank you for the reassurance and helpful advices I can do to help me reduce my symptoms and who to see for help. I'm taking small steps on how to overcome my anxiety symptoms and GERD. I really want GERD symptoms gone first, as this is what easily triggers me on having panic attacks, from the scary symptoms I deal with mostly everyday. I'm being prescribed as of recent, so making sure to listen to my doctor's advice on taking the medicine everyday, until it finishes from what he recommends on how long to take it and anxiety will be lifestyle changes a long with seeing a therapist for some help. I appreciate you answering my main concerns which brings some sort of relief to know.
jan34534 amandanisbet
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sounds like you have a great plan in place! Just take one day at a time and try not to overthink things.
also when you accomplish something even a little thing associated with this, acknowledge that and feel proud of yourself. All these little steps will get you to the point of feeling much better and being confident that you are OK!