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Paranoid about choking

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PETRONELLAS · 15/04/2020 11:07

I’m starting to gag on so many foods and it’s turning into a big deal in my head. I’m not sure what to do. Trying to stay calm but very scared. Any tips on getting over this.

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LastTrainEast · 15/04/2020 11:20

The only I can think of is distraction while eating. The closest thing I've had to that is a problem with swallowing large hard pills and I get that because I'm thinking about it. If I can concentrate on something else they go down just fine.

PETRONELLAS · 16/04/2020 17:47

Thank you for replying. That’s a great tip as it’s when I’m sitting quietly by myself it’s worse. Thanks.

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covetingthepreciousthings · 16/04/2020 17:59

Are you actually gagging on the food? It might be worth asking for medical advice as to why this as suddenly started?

I have a massive choking anxiety, but don't physical gag on food, I do have to majorly chew all food before swallowing though. It's an awful thing to be paranoid about so you have my sympathy.

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