My Throat is closing up

[Brownie]

When i have an attack i usually feel like my throat is closing up its a very frightening feeling which makes the panic attack worse and worse. I have to constantly have a cup of water and a straw with me throughout the day that i keep drinking so i know my throught is'nt closing it's crazy i know, but i was wondering if anyone else has ever felt this way.
Thanks
-Christie[:I]

[apricot]

Hi Christie,

I had that a few years ago. I woke up in the middle of the night and felt like a lump in the throat. It really freaked me. I used to wake up gasping for breath because I thought my throat would close and then didn't want to go to sleep, incase it did! It is another sign of anxiety but just get it checked by GP. I finally got over it. I still get it now and again, but now just let it pass.

Turn 'what ifs' into 'I can' and you will.

[Meg]

Christie,

It's one of the most common symptoms of all . It will not close up as it's architechurally impossible ! It is just not a valid concern but it does have a good name 'globus hystericus '

It goes with relaxation, you can almost feel it dissolving away. A good squirt of rescue remedy can help as well as a stronge mint and you're already there with the water.



Meg

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[bananarbabe]

Hi Christie,

I notice that I have that feeling when I cry about something and try to hold my tears in. The water is really helpful. Also, I suck on a cough/throat drop. It gives you a feeling like your throat is opening up.

Chris

[Laurie28]

Hiya Christie,

this was the 1st anxiety symptom that I had. i went to the doctors and got anti-biotics and inhalers b4 I finally was told (and admitted to myself )it was anxiety. hang on in ther it does get better with time

Love
lucky