HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

I am seriously losing my mind

Support Forums
>
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 6/15/2016 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I just want to cry,doctor says GERD but I don't have heartburn,it feels like something in my throat,I do cough up some phlegm mostly clear .can Gerd really cause this? It never lets up,I have tried the warm water doesn't help either.I feels like something stuck where the trachea is.

Post Edited (just curious) : 6/14/2016 6:23:30 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/15/2016 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Yes it can. We are tense and our throats are tight. Our minds are trying to convince us it's worse then Gerd.
I have no heartburn but immense back and chest pains that are relived when I take antacids but in the back of mind my anxiety is trying to convince me it's my heart.
I experienced the same thing with my throat until I finally believed in Gerd being the cause. Once accepted it went away and the anxiety found a new symptom to bring the fear back.
Breathe deeply and slowly. You'll be okay.
Posted 6/15/2016 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi panicgrly, I figured it out it's like GERD,but a bit different.It's called Laryngopharyngeal reflux (PLR).
This is just so annoying!
Posted 6/15/2016 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
JC, I think the thing is that our digestive system, which starts in our mouth and ends, lol well the whole thing can cause many different sensations and feelings, and also if we think too long or hard about it,
it will mimic our heart, and reflux, the key is "distraction", by what ever means you choose, it will work and after a time your symptoms will relinquish.
My friend still keeps a rubber band around her wrist, when she catches herself dwelling or drifting into
the box of fear she gives herself a snap and it pulls her back, then she uses Mindfulness to get back on
track, You will all find the peace you need.

Larry ***
Posted 6/15/2016 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Larry,I have noticed when I'm at work it does seem a little bit better but when I get home that's when I start dwelling. Good advice I will try and work harder on that.
Posted 6/15/2016 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe because work is distracting? Your cool kid, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 6/15/2016 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hey JC,

Sorry this issue is causing you distress. :(

Lots of good support and advice above...so I will just add my encouragement to continue management for both the PLR and the anxiety. (as they can play off one another!)

...and to check in with the GERD forum if you've not done so already. ..for further support and info regarding that .

Peace and progress.,

S.C.
Posted 6/15/2016 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
I take it you have acid reflux if that's the case why want the doctor give you Nexium? It will seriously helo and if you take it properly, it will reverse the problem.
Posted 6/15/2016 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Soul ,they gave me protonix but doesn't seem to be helping
Posted 6/15/2016 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
JC,

It takes time...the irritation sometimes lasts even after the Rx is started.

Keep using your coping skills and meds to approach this as a two pronged attack against the stomach issues and the anxiety...since they can each exacerbate the other.

S.C.
Posted 6/15/2016 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC,I just started this med Sunday so we will see,maybe if I give it more time to work.
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply