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Dec 17, 2020, 04:41 PM
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Member Since: Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
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Originally Posted by BethRags
Phobias are such a hell. I, too, have a fear of choking. It started when I was in Paris and choked on something, alone in my hostel room. I completely lost my ability to breathe until I forced myself to remain calm and breathe, to allow my throat to relax.
It was terrifying. Sine then, it has happened several times. I suspect that some meds cause muscle relaxation, which includes swallowing muscles. Eating, drinking, and taking pills is always a source of anxiety now.
One tip I have is to eat and drink with your head facing forward, not turned to either side.
Talking with your T is a good idea, especially since you don't know why your phobia began.
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Thank you for the tip, I'll make sure to keep that in mind. I'm sorry you deal with this type of anxiety too, it's horrible 
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