Comscious swallowing

[lauren23]

I cant stop thinking about swallowing when eating its driving me crazy I actually think im going to choke if I dont chew my food until its liquified anybody else have conscious swallowing when eating

[-Rinaaa]

Have you seen a GP?

[lauren23 in reply to -Rinaaa]

Yes I have they checked my throat and felt my neck and said it was just anxiety

[Carrie26a]

I also have this problem. I've had it since I was little, but sometimes it gets better, sometimes worse. I feel like I'm going to choke, or that I'll breathe in my food or liquid. It's very scary. I've never actually choked, but have had moments where I started to. When my psychiatrist put me on klonopin 3 times a day, it helped a good amount. I still have the problem, but not nearly as bed. Also cutting out any caffeine or nicotine helps. And exercise also. Anything that calms the nerves really seems to help me. I'm sorry you're having this problem. I understand how overwhelming it feels.

[Firgas07]

My anxiety started with this problem and it went on for a few months. At first I had no idea why it was happening but didn't link it to anxiety until my anxiety got worse and then I realised why it was happening. Maybe therapy would help? That is what helped mine a lot finding out the reason behind the anxiety is the first step to getting better (I witnessed a member of my family choking and it was then that my problems with swallowing food started). Therapy can be a long process and the progress in my case anyway was little by little so in the meantime you can try distraction methods like reading or listening to music whilst eating. It also helps to be around people and engaged in the conversation. I hope you start to feel better 😊

[lauren23]

Thankyou for all replies I guess its just anxiety and I will have to find a medication that the doc can give because they dont really wanna put me on anything

[lauren23]

I ate some chicken tonight and it felt asif it was getting stuck on the way down I know I was constantly thinking about swallowing the food I just cant help it anybody got any idea how to overcome this I really need help its ruining my life