cannot swallow

[joapepe]

hello everyone, i just found this site.. i am suffering so badly.. i feel as if i cant swallow prperly and its ruining my life. i am physically well but have this strange thing now and then where i feel i cant swallow. I am turning into a raving lunatic, drinking wine just to be able to swallow. Does anyone else have this and how do you control it? i just got back off holiday, thought maybe it was holiday blues? i am scared. please help. x

[metacomet]

Dear Joa, as an answer to your question: "if you cannot swallow you will die right?" That's not completely truth, there are two ways as I told you before, the one which we swallow trough and the one we breath trough. Get this clear, you can't just die suddenly having this... even when you really can swallow and the fear is in your mind... We can't tell you that "everything is right go on" cause we were laying to you. What you have to do is what Julie says: Go to a doctor and ask him, her about what you feel, make yourself checked and tested, you should go see an otolaryngologist but do stay on panic, this is not good, do something about it now. Anyway, just for you to feel better, any chocking symptoms start with a "not able to cof" "food comes back" "horsing" and "a really difficulty to talk" so while you can do all of this everything is OK. Stay calm and go to see a doctor ASAP.

Blessings!

Metacomet

[Julie359]

Can i ask you have you actually been to the doctors regaring this and had tests done?  I know you say your fit and healthy otherwise but has a doctor given you the all clear?

[joapepe]

Hiya metacomet,

I guess it is the fact i fear i will die.. i mean if you cannot swallow you will die right? im searching very hard for the trigger.. i have suffered for so many years... all my things are to do with not breathing, not swallowing, choking, being allergic to meds, foods and insects.. i feel so frightened. i remember a friend of mine when i was about 12 told me she had a severe peanut allergy and told me what happens and maybe that was the start but i dont know what triggers it now. i wish i did.

jo

[metacomet]

Dear Joa,

What is what you fear the most with this is happening to you? Can you let us know? Be honest with yourself and let us know please... are you afraid to die with this feeling? I'd like to know what "triggers" your panic attacks.

Blessings!

Metacomet

[cheshchesh819]

i know it is awful,but try to stick with it and in time hopefully you will be able to control it,just try to occupy your mind with happy thoughts and focus on an aim,but dont try to do to much in one hit,just take one step at a time.

[joapepe]

Thanks everyone.. am trying all the suggestions, however i had a massive panic attack last night. This feeling of being scared alll the time is so draining. I want to feel normal again. I would rather have anything but this.