I have this very irrational fear that my throat is just going to decide to close up one day and I’m going to die.
Super irrational, I know.
I’m not deathly allergic to anything that I’m aware of so there’s no good reason for me to have this fear.
Oh anxiety.... You’re awesome. 🙄
I'm sorry you are feeling that way. Anxiety is just awful. I hate all of my irrational fears.
It really is. It has such a strong grip on the mind.
Your throat will never close up. It never has, it never will. You know this, you know it will never happen. But you still fear it.
Fear it not, instead laugh in its face. Do not let your peace of mind be violated by a blip in your nervous system caused by an excess of stress and fear.
Look to the root of your symptoms not the symptom itself. Anxiety disorder. Come to terms with that and you concentrate on the true cause of all your strange symptoms.
Thank you.
You always give top notch advice 👍🏻
I really appreciate it.
Morgues, sorry if I've mentioned this before but there is a short book that arguably has brought more understanding and reassurance about anxiety and depression and has given a recovery method than any other single book.
It was written by a psychiatrist called Claire Weekes and its U.S. title is "Hope and help for your nerves". Written 50 years ago, her method has withstood the test of time. It's available new or used on Amazon.
When you feel in the mood to read a good book about anxiety disorder it's well worth a read, you will soon recognise yourself in its pages.
Weekes said that no matter how long or how deeply you have suffered her method will bring respite and recovery.
Just thought I’d let you know that I just bought that book today after you recommended it 👍🏻
Then you have everything you need to reclaim your quiet mind. Reading the book is easy, putting her acceptance method into practice is harder but can be achieved by everyone with persistance and perseverance.
That's not an irrational fear at all. It's also a very common fear with people who have OCD. Does your throat actually feel like it's closing up at any time? If so, please ask your doctor to do an Endoscopy. That happens to me but I have Barrett's Esophagus. I'm wondering if yours is just a fear or something to be concerned about?
Fear, go
I’m addicted to fear!!!
Fear
Fear and guilt 
