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I literally cant cope, I feel like I have lump in throat and it's going to block my airway, I'm in work and its causing me so much stress, I keep walking round constantly fidgeting I cant cope, I wont tell anyone as I feel ridiculous.
I cant even think of a trigger
any suggestions or support would be so appreciated right now
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richard56310 louise_52492
Posted
Off to the docs Louise
annette21633 louise_52492
Posted
hello Louise, I have had this problem, your not going to die or choke, try gargling with salt water, suck a boiled sweet or mint, but keep busy and it will i promise subside its anxiety over something, i had this when in my early 20's and have suffered anxiety all my life some good days better than others, so many symptoms including lump in the throat dry throat felling something lodged in the throat, but they will clear up promise im 63 now so have had all symptoms you name it ive had it, i now accept it and it no longer bothers me x
louise_52492 annette21633
Posted
Annette,
thank you so much for your reply, its means so much and hearing you have the same symptoms.
Today has been so hard.. I've been on a long day in work and dont know how I made it without going insane and making a fool of myself.
thank you for the advice too I will give it a try x
carrob louise_52492
Posted
Only get this occasionally without knowing why. it gives a feeling of something being wrong
somewhere. It does stop after a while but not a nice feeling. perhaps go to see your gp.
Best of luck hope it comes right x
Dazfoxy530 louise_52492
Posted
Hey, I've had all sorts of throat symptoms too, lump feelings, something stuck, odd swallowing, be assured its all anxiety, and will not harm u. Keep saying to yourself this is just anxiety there is nothing wrong and it will pass. It is horrible and upsetting though. Feel ya pain 😊
louise_52492 Dazfoxy530
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thanks! I'm home from work.. 2 glasses of red wine (dont the answer I know) and I feel much better.
I havent been like this for about 10 years... I dont know what kicked it off.
I've referred myself for CBT which helped so much last time so fingers crossed 🤞 shame it's such a long waiting list 😔
Grounded louise_52492
Posted
I used to get this and other things when my anxiety was high, and at the time it's scary! But once I finally gave in and started taking something for anxiety and those things went away, I knew it was just anxiety and causing my brain to hyper focus on any little thing I felt. Of course if something ever really just feels 'off' you can always go to the doctor just to get the all clear but more then likely as it was for me, it's just anxiety.
Best Wishes !