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Jun 13, 2014, 10:03 PM
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So I have been having this swallowing tic for a few months now. It all started out when I was prepping for this very big speech for school. 15 minute long speech. For some reason, a few nights before the speech, I would be awoken by having to swallow many times, it was pretty annoying, but as soon as I would fall back to sleep I would not remember anything in the morning. This happened for two nights. Then it was about 7:30pm the night before the big speech and I was very nervous. I suddenly felt the urge to swallow. And again. And again. I didn't know what was going on. Then I kind of panicked and thought that I wouldn't be able to stop swallowing while giving the speech, and it stuck. I went to see my doctor about it and she said it would simply go away it I stopped thinking about it. Well, I truly tried to let it go. But 3 months later and here I am.
Just some background info on me. I don't have OCD nor do I have any panic disorders that I am away of. Yes, Im a bit shy, but i'm sure that it is nothing to worry about. To prove so, I've been in a few school plays recently, so I'm not really that shy. I've also developed some intrusive thoughts, but they are not as big of a deal as this swallowing tic. It has kind of consumed me. It happens many, many times throughout the day. Since the moment I wake up, until I go to bed. I read that it might be emotional distress but I am not sure. Can you please give me guidance? I was planning to go back to my doctor and telling her that it has been 3 months and nothing has changed, it has actually gotten worse. Should I go see a psychologist? I really wish for this to go away. Thank you. |
 Travelinglady
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Jun 13, 2014, 11:33 PM
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Hi, Chris88492, and welcome to Psych Central! I think you should go back to your doc and tell her things have not gotten better and ask her about seeing a psychologist.
It could be some anxiety, but I suggest you try not to worry about it. I do think things will get better at some point. If you need some psychological help, then that's not a big deal. You will be okay.  
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