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avacadotoast420

Updated 10mo ago

Gag Reflex and Anxiety: What's the Connection?

anyone else get this gagging feeling, or like a sudden gag reflex trigger when you're feeling anxious, I'm wondering is this trapped emotion in the body or what is it? it's really weird to experience

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ChickenGirl1204

2y

Hmm, I don't normally get that but I'll get something similar when I'm having a bad panic attack. It's moreso like I can't breathe and my chest is pressing in on itself, which then causes my breathing to struggle and trigger the gag/choke reflex. I wish I knew what it was too, but it is definitely weird and a bit annoying at times when you're trying to calm yourself and your body is like "Hehehe, GAG." You're not alone. ☺️
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honeyful

2y

i wonder if it’s because the mouth can get dry during panic and it causes the throat to feel closed as well? i dont think this has happened to me specifically before, but when i have panic or anxiety sometimes my chest feels like it doesn’t inflate all the way. either way, it’s psychological and you’re alright 💕
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Jas102

2y

Yes I do, but I have acid reflux

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