Emma34
- Date posted
- 1y
Choking Phobia
I ate a sandwich and choked a bit on it and now I have a choking phobia. Having a hard time eating. Anyone else going through this?
em__em__
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- 1y
I've dealt with this on and off since childhood. Back then it always happened in the cafeteria, related to some social anxiety. I don't have any great answers at the moment, other tjan gradual exposure and easy-to-eat foods in the environments that trigger the fear the most. (Like soup/chili/yogurt/etc)
em__em__
- Date posted
- 1y
And also staying hydrated, always having water nearby while you do those exposures. Helps your throat stay have better conditions to begin with. :) You've got this and you aren't alone.
Emma34Emma34
- Date posted
- 1y
@em__ Are you able to eat better now without the fear of choking?
em__em__
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- 1y
@Audrey/33 Overall yes, much better. Once in a while that old fear pops up in a new social setting, where I get hyper aware of my throat/sensations. But it's not as intense as childhood. I also never took meds until the past 3 years. Zoloft has made a big difference for me with physical symptoms of anxiety and some sensory fears.
em__em__
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- 1y
@em__ Definitely consult your therapist/a clinician as well. Throat tension and swallowing challenges are surprisingly common, I learned. And alsl very treatable ✨️
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 1y
This happened to me recently. I choked on sushi and now every time I get sushi I’m anxious that I will choke again. I think it is a fear of embarrassment more than a health fear, but I still feel that worry!
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 1y
@Anonymous Let me add, I choked on the sushi like 3 years ago, but I still panic
Emma34Emma34
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- 1y
@Anonymous Yes it is an awful worry, it’s worse when I am eating out. I actually seen a man choke in front of his family. He survived but it was traumatizing. It’s only sushi you have a fear of right? Any other food?
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 1y
@Audrey/33 Mostly sushi. Or anything that’s difficult to chew, steak or chicken that is dry:/ I refuse to eat steak
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Emma34Emma34
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- 1y
@Rita D. That is what happened to me too right now with my dad, he died a few months ago and literally 2 days ago I found out my friend died. Thank you for this comment it really helps me. I am forcing myself to eat now.
Emma34Emma34
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- 44w
@Rita D. I am so sorry I missed this. A lot better now by God’s will but still have it. It just sucks because now I feel like all my themes are merging together.
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