Confusing, and upsetting..

[Shiann123]

i have been having bad throat problems for ages now, just last night I notcied that it got that bad I couldn't breath and I stopped breathing for a short while, is this really anxiety or something else, im really worrired the docters,nurses gp everyone has said that my throat is ok, but its really starting to make me wounder, wot is wrong with me?, am I loosing my mind? Am I just a hyperchrondriac? Has anybody had trouble with their throat, throat cloosing on them.

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Hi. Sorry that you are having a bad time. If you have had medical people look at your throat and find nothing wrong then it is very likely you are suffering from anxiety. You use the word hypochondriac - a word which has negative meanings usually in the wider society. In reality the condition known as hypochondriasis is a well documented illness - relating to health anxiety, general anxiety and ocd. So you may indeed be a hypochondriac - but not in any negative judgmental way. Anxiety can be very specific - especially health anxiety. A sufferer may focus on one small part of the body or all of the body. You did not say if you had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder or not - if not then perhaps you should speak with your doctor. If yes, then still speak with your doctor and ask about possible interventions to help you. I wish you well.