potato11
24-01-12, 20:13
Hello everyone :)
I'm just after some reassurance that I'm not alone really - I have overcome the fear of most sensations of panic now through the use of CBT, however one symptom that I still can't 100% lose the fear of is a 'choking' sensation I get.. I've only ever had it about 4 times despite having anxiety for over a year.
Basically, it's not like 'globus hystericus' that is described on here - it's more of a choking sensation in my chest area, which scares me because I think it's related to my heart!! When it happens, I usually have a wave of fear then become very still (I think this is where muscle tension plays a role) then it feels like I'm just going to start choking/retching (again, it's like abdominal/chest distress choking, not my throat) it's very unnerving :mad:
It's never actually ''happened'' - but it terrifies me non the less! I usually have to lie down as I'm absolutely convinced this is the end for me and I'm about to drop and fit or something.
I think it might be coupled with my diaphragm, as when I feel this sensation it is hard to talk in that I swallow a lot or my words get 'caught' in my throat.
So - has anyone else experienced this?
---------- Post added at 20:13 ---------- Previous post was at 19:28 ----------
anyone?
I'm just after some reassurance that I'm not alone really - I have overcome the fear of most sensations of panic now through the use of CBT, however one symptom that I still can't 100% lose the fear of is a 'choking' sensation I get.. I've only ever had it about 4 times despite having anxiety for over a year.
Basically, it's not like 'globus hystericus' that is described on here - it's more of a choking sensation in my chest area, which scares me because I think it's related to my heart!! When it happens, I usually have a wave of fear then become very still (I think this is where muscle tension plays a role) then it feels like I'm just going to start choking/retching (again, it's like abdominal/chest distress choking, not my throat) it's very unnerving :mad:
It's never actually ''happened'' - but it terrifies me non the less! I usually have to lie down as I'm absolutely convinced this is the end for me and I'm about to drop and fit or something.
I think it might be coupled with my diaphragm, as when I feel this sensation it is hard to talk in that I swallow a lot or my words get 'caught' in my throat.
So - has anyone else experienced this?
---------- Post added at 20:13 ---------- Previous post was at 19:28 ----------
anyone?