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Why does my anxiety cause a gagging sensation, and how do i overcome the feeling?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

The cause: You have already provided the answer if anxiety triggers the gagging. Efforts then should be directed towards anxiety reduction- exercise, meditation, hypnosis etc. Some people may need counselling and/or anti-anxiety drug. Avoid stimulants.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Anxiety: It is a common symptom of anxiety. You need to see a physician and get treated. Relaxation exercises,hypnosis or yoga may help

Answered 5/12/2016

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Anxiety: Dryness in the throat is a common symptom of anxiety, but as a trauma expert, over time I have seen many cases where an even such as a car accident or near drowning, resulted in symptoms where the person has choking, throat discomfort, or suffocation symptoms. It is the body sending signals that the trauma is not resolved. Recommend you see a Psychologist expert in trauma-Particularly EMDR

Answered 12/12/2015

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Anxiety presents: with 33 possible main symptoms and lots of minor variations of some of them. Difficulty swallowing is one of them and can be caused by dry mouth, which is a side effect of too much adrenaline (from a fight or flight reaction). Get a physical, then see a counselor. Find out about anxiety. Here's a reference: http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/page2.html

Answered 5/12/2016

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Anxiety: We have answered similar questions about the physical manifestations of anxiety and it's treatment...please refer to my previous answers on the subjectGood luck and feel better

Answered 12/28/2016

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Dr. Stephen Kibrick answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Common anxiety sx: This is a common anxiety symptom. Can be a feeling that your throat is closing up, or gagging sensation. Keep a log of when this occurs to help you understand what triggers this. Practice slow easy deep breathing, count of 4 in and count of 4 out, when you don't have sensation, then this can help when you first feel it. Consider seeking psychological help, from dr who uses CBT therapy.

Answered 9/23/2017

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Anxiety: This is a common symptom of anxiety. It would be good if you would seek help for your anxiety with a Clinical Psychologist. If additionally you need medication then arrange an evaluation with a Psychiatrist.

Answered 4/30/2017

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Gagging & anxiety: While gagging is not a common reaction to anxiety, it has been known to occur. Must determine what situations trigger anxiety in the patient and whether this anxiety masks other feelings, like repulsion.

Answered 11/30/2017

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