Today, I want to talk about something many people with swallowing anxiety or fear of choking ask: “Is this just anxiety or could it be something physical? And when should I push for more medical tests?” When You Don’t Feel…
Today, I’d like to answer a common question and address a very common misconception when it comes to the fear of choking. “I Feel Like Food is Triggering My Anxiety…” Someone recently shared that they feel the food they’re eating…
When you’re experiencing swallowing anxiety, your mind becomes hyper-vigilant. You start scanning your throat all the time — checking and double-checking if something’s stuck. This could be anything: Because your mind thinks something is there, your body responds accordingly: it makes you want to…
Today I want to explain something I’ve been asked before: Can watching someone choke cause you to develop a fear of choking? The answer is yes. Let’s dive into how that works. Not All Fear Comes from Personal Experience You…
Today, I’m going to explore a really important and often overlooked perspective — something someone shared with me recently: “I went for speech therapy, and my fear of choking actually got worse.” Let’s unpack this together. How Speech Therapy Helps (and When…
Today I’m going to answer this question: Does fear of choking lead to picky eating? Actually—yes, it does. And let’s first understand what picky eating is. Picky eating is this instance where you have a very, very strong preference over…
Hey guys, today I’ll be explaining the impact of the fear of choking on your weight. While doing research on this, I realized that many people are sharing how they’re actually losing a lot of weight because of swallowing anxiety…
Today, I’m going to be explaining why you might be afraid of eating and help you in overcoming choking anxiety and overcoming fear of swallowing, especially when in the past, it was just an automatic thing for you. Something people…
Hey, it’s Edwin here. Today, I want to unpack something that so many people with swallowing anxiety or fear of choking struggle to understand: 👉 Why does eating — something that used to feel so automatic — now make me panic?…
Understanding the Deeper Psychological Root of Swallowing Anxiety If you’ve ever found yourself panicking at the thought of eating or swallowing — even after blending your food or doing everything to make it “safe” — this article is for you. You’re not alone in…
Hey guys, I hope you’re having a wonderful day! Today, I want to explain something important about why a simple incident — like feeling a pop in your throat or a brief choking episode while eating — can trigger a lasting fear of swallowing…
Hey guys, it’s Edwin here, and today I want to address a very common concern that someone recently shared with me. They said: “I’ve done all the tests—barium swallow, endoscopy, scans—everything came back clear. But I still feel afraid of…
