Any hints on how to relax tense throat muscles?

I've been trying some deep breathing exercises and various relaxation techniques but I was wondering if anyone here had any other tips?

Thank you, Sistermoondance. This symptom is really getting to me. I've been reading through older posts on here and SC mentioned that she used to tilt her head gently backwards and let her mouth hang open. I've just tried it, it makes me yawn lol. But it's one exercise that might help us? If you find any more, maybe you could post it here?

I do the tilting head backward with mouth open one, also tilting head forward to get a double chin.

I also roll my shoulders backwards and forwards, turn my head slowly to look one way and then the other. And practice sitting with a good posture, with shoulders down and neck stretched so my head is held fairly high (if that makes sense).

Sorry to hear that it is getting to you, but I must admit I hate it too - I feel like food keeps getting stuck do eating is a big of a trial. I do feel like just when I find a way to cope with a symptom of anxiety my body decides to chuck a new unpleasant symptom my way!

Big hugs x

That's really funny, SC. What a sight we must make! I read somewhere that making an exhaling sound when putting ones chin on the chest can help. So, actually I'm quite glad I live alone!

Sistermoondance...yes it's such a trial when you get this throat thing...I find eating and drinking such a chore.

Hibee, I've got a book and a CD by Jon Kabat-Zin which I'm trying to follow. I find it really difficult though to sit with extreme anxiety and the attendant symptoms. But the breathing often helps.

Sending love and hugs.

Drinking warm things maybe?