Originally Posted by
daisyk
I'm 16 and have suffered from panic attacks and OCD for years. It comes and goes really, but last year I went to Australia with my family and since then I've been going through a very bad phase. The worst aspect by far is the swallowing problem. I feel the constant need to swallow, but only when I think of it. Sometimes I struggle to swallow, despite needing to, and I get panic attacks because I feel I have no control over what is happening. I've been to the doctor and she's referred me to a psychotherapist. But I'm afraid of going because I'm so embarrassed- I've a fear of people hearing me swallow so lessons etc are hard. And it affects my social life, as kissing anyone is pretty much out right now. So telling the psychotherapist this, I would be paranoid over them watching for my habit. Does anyone understand what I mean? =|