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Posted 5/31/2016 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
I've noticed when I'm not occupied, I have this feeling of a lump in my throat constantly. When I'm busy I don't notice it. I had this last night and around 2 am woke up gasping for air... Does anyone ever do this? This stupid anxiety is driving me up the wall!
Posted 5/31/2016 12:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa,

Yes I get that feeling, I have a relatively high fear of chocking, so when I get that feeling I start to gag and dry heave. I guess it's nothing we need to worry about, gasping for air is only the effects of anxiety playing in.
Also when this happens I tend to go to the mirror and look at my throat to see if there is blockage, nothing. Now I just stop checking.
Posted 5/31/2016 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
I get this from time to time, and it gets really bad when I am having bad episode of acid reflex to go along with it. Do you get the feeling like your throat is swelling and you aren't getting enough air? It took me a long time to get used to it. It happens to me more often this time of year with allergies and dry mouth.
Posted 5/31/2016 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
L.,

This is a really common symptom! If you do a 'Search' here in the forum...you'll find many threads with helpful advice.:)

S.C.
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