Scared to swallow

Poor you, I can imagine that is an apprehensive fear which is embedded in your mind making it hard for you to swallow, as you won't have lost the ability to do it.
It will improve once you're not aware you're concentrating upon this as usually one eats, swallows etc without a thought to the process...like breathing too. When I suddenly become aware of my breathing (like tonight which is why I've crept downstairs to come on here!) I am unable to cope and panic...

LP

This is a horrible anxiety symptom for me. Actually the worst ever and it's a constant in my life.

I have never choked, so I'm not sure why I have problems swallowing. It's like I just forget....chew my food and get ready to swallow and then everything stops, even my breathing for what seems like forever. I literally unconsciously move my body forward and get up, then everything somewhat relaxes and I can swallow again. I am then left with the anxiety and don't want to eat.

Sometimes I can just think about eating and my throat will get tight and I get all tense leading to a panic attack.


I get so bad that I can't swallow my own saliva.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It's horrible!