I have been diagnosed with health anxiety I've had this for many years now it kinda waxs and weans in severity.
Roughly 2 years ago I had a very scary episode of not being able to take a breath out I could breath in but not out , I was told it was just a throat spasm and nothing to worry about .
Well after that experience i have developed a fear of chocking on food and liquids to the point that I'll avoid certain types of foods but here's the thing when I eat I always get food sticking in my throat and I need to drink water to wash it down .
I'm unsure weather my anxiety is causing food to get stuck or it's a actual medical problem
Has anyone else got a fear the same with chocking on food ?
Thanks 😊
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I used to have this as a kid. I was only young, from about 7-10 probably, after I choked on food and couldn't breathe. It used to take me the whole lunch hour in school just to eat a sandwich because I'd be terrified of choking and my throat would close up. The fear eventually went but since my anxiety and health anxiety have gotten a lot worse in the past couple of months it's come back although not as bad, i did go through a period of not wanting to be along in my house though. I have the feeling of food getting stuck and having to wash it down too but I'm not sure whether it is actually stuck or just my brain telling me it is and having the feeling. So I know exactly how you feel! Hang in there and try and relax your muscles to see if that helps.
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